Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
BP Whiting Refinery impacted by heavy storms
The BP Whiting Refinery reported its operations were impacted by the thunderstorms overnight.
The BP Whiting Refinery reported its operations were impacted by the thunderstorms overnight.
Suburban Chicago school to hold e-learning today due to storm damage
Oswego East High School will remain closed Tuesday as crews continue repairs from storm damage sustained during Monday night’s severe weather.
Oswego East High School will remain closed Tuesday as crews continue repairs from storm damage sustained during Monday night’s severe weather.
NW Indiana schools to start 2 hours late due to severe storms, flooding
Schools in Whiting will operate on a two-hour-delayed schedule Tuesday due to overnight storms and flooding.
Schools in Whiting will operate on a two-hour-delayed schedule Tuesday due to overnight storms and flooding.
Chicago leaders urge action to recover from flash floods
Flash flooding has causes devastation in recent months in Chicago and multiple aldermen are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson for financial help to assist families affected.
Flash flooding has causes devastation in recent months in Chicago and multiple aldermen are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson for financial help to assist families affected.
Chicago weather: Flooding concerns will linger through tonight
Severe storms are passing through the Chicago area Monday evening, prompting several watches and warnings.
Severe storms are passing through the Chicago area Monday evening, prompting several watches and warnings.
Microburst hits large suburban condo building, leaving many without a home
Mount Prospect firefighters say it was a microburst that hit a large condo building just before 5 p.m. Saturday, causing substantial damage. It could be months before some residents are able to return to their homes.
Mount Prospect firefighters say it was a microburst that hit a large condo building just before 5 p.m. Saturday, causing substantial damage. It could be months before some residents are able to return to their homes.
Hurricane Erin knocks out power in Puerto Rico, now threatens U.S. East Coast with dangerous surf
After slamming Puerto Rico with 130 mph winds, Hurricane Erin is moving north, triggering coastal warnings and rip current alerts along the U.S. East Coast.
After slamming Puerto Rico with 130 mph winds, Hurricane Erin is moving north, triggering coastal warnings and rip current alerts along the U.S. East Coast.
Hurricane Erin: How we track hurricanes, the dangers hurricanes bring
Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 8 a.m. Monday, Erin was located at 23.1N and 70.5W with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Kaitlin Cody breaks down how we track hurricanes and the dangers that hurricanes can bring.
Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 8 a.m. Monday, Erin was located at 23.1N and 70.5W with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Kaitlin Cody breaks down how we track hurricanes and the dangers that hurricanes can bring.
Hundreds without a home due to storm damage in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect firefighters say it was a microburst that hit a large condo building just before 5 p.m. Saturday, causing substantial damage. It could be months before some residents are able to return to their homes.
Mount Prospect firefighters say it was a microburst that hit a large condo building just before 5 p.m. Saturday, causing substantial damage. It could be months before some residents are able to return to their homes.
Hundreds without a home due to storm damage
Right now, more tha15,000 customers are without power. ComEd has made significant progress.
Right now, more tha15,000 customers are without power. ComEd has made significant progress.
Cary declares state of emergency after storms cause widespread damage, power outages
Amid three rounds of storms with strong winds and flooding, the Cary Fire Protection District responded to nearly 100 storm-related calls from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
Amid three rounds of storms with strong winds and flooding, the Cary Fire Protection District responded to nearly 100 storm-related calls from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
Severe storms in Chicago area cause property damage and hail
Another hot and steamy day across the Chicago area triggering some waves of heavy thunderstorms in parts of the area this afternoon and evening.
Another hot and steamy day across the Chicago area triggering some waves of heavy thunderstorms in parts of the area this afternoon and evening.
Roof torn off of Mount Prospect apartment building amid strong storms
The roof of a Mount Prospect apartment building was torn off and approximately 60 units displaced after strong storms ripped through the area on Saturday.
The roof of a Mount Prospect apartment building was torn off and approximately 60 units displaced after strong storms ripped through the area on Saturday.
PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Severe storms pass through Illinois, Indiana
Chicago is facing severe storms on Saturday and damaging winds, hail and flash flooding are possible.
Chicago is facing severe storms on Saturday and damaging winds, hail and flash flooding are possible.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
Dispatch systems down due to violent storms in Southern Cook County
The SouthCom Emergency Dispatch non-emergency calls, medical and fire alarm signals have been temporarily interrupted due to Tuesday's violent storms.
The SouthCom Emergency Dispatch non-emergency calls, medical and fire alarm signals have been temporarily interrupted due to Tuesday's violent storms.
Watch: South Carolina lightning strike causes frightening transformer explosion
An intense video recorded in South Carolina shows the moment when a bolt of lightning caused a transformer to explode in spectacular fashion.
An intense video recorded in South Carolina shows the moment when a bolt of lightning caused a transformer to explode in spectacular fashion.
Chicago weather: When will we see rain again?
After some stormy days, we'll be back to some hot weather this week. Is there another chance for rain? Emily Wahls breaks it down for us.
After some stormy days, we'll be back to some hot weather this week. Is there another chance for rain? Emily Wahls breaks it down for us.
Heavy rain in Chicago could lead to flooding | What to know
Those in Chicago may have seen a lightning show last night. What does that mean for today? Kaitlin Cody breaks it down.
Those in Chicago may have seen a lightning show last night. What does that mean for today? Kaitlin Cody breaks it down.