Severe weather, intense wind gusts leave behind widespread damage in NW Indiana

Severe weather that passed through Northwest Indiana Sunday afternoon left behind widespread damage and even resulted in a fatality in Valparaiso. 

MAP: Power outages in the Chicago area due to severe storms

A dangerous round of severe weather is taking aim at the Chicago area Thursday, with storms capable of producing 75+ mph wind gusts, baseball-size hail or larger, and powerful tornadoes.

Chicago weather: Severe storms, tornado risk, and possible snow on Sunday

Chicago is bracing for severe weather Sunday as a low-pressure system triggers a dramatic shift, bringing thunderstorms, the potential for tornadoes, and even snow.

Dog saved from tornado in Gary
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Video captured the moment a father and son rescued their dog seconds before a tornado spun through in Gary, Indiana, earlier this month.

Chicago's March temps running well above normal

Chicago has seen a significantly warmer-than-normal March, with temperatures averaging 4.7 degrees above normal through Tuesday. 

Chicagoland tornado count: 8 twisters confirmed after severe storms

The National Weather Service has confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down across the Chicagoland area on Wednesday as powerful storms swept through the region.

Gary tornado: Cleanup efforts underway after widespread damage
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Cleanup efforts are in full swing after severe storms swept through the Chicagoland area, causing widespread damage and power outages.

NIU studies damaging effect of hail
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While wind can really do a number on homes and vehicles...One of the most damaging components of severe weather is hail. Northern Illinois University is looking into just how bad it can be.

Severe storms leave trail of damage across Chicagoland

Severe weather tore through Chicagoland on Wednesday, toppling trees, damaging homes, and flipping vehicles.