Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway

Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.

Researchers launch multi-million dollar study to unlock secrets of destructive hail

Predicting hailstorms and their severity remains a challenge for meteorologists. That’s why a groundbreaking multi-million-dollar research project, named the IceChip research project, is underway, aiming to unravel the complexities of hail formation and improve forecasting.

Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where

The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.

Earthquake in New Jersey: 3.0 magnitude

The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit New Jersey late Saturday night. Here’s what we know.

Chicago has the worst air quality in the world right now, index says

Wildfire smoke has pushed Chicago's air quality into the "unhealthy" zone. It's so bad, in fact, that we're the most polluted city in the world right now. Here's what you should know.

Massive earthquake triggers global tsunami warnings
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One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck miles off the Russian coast, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuations across the Pacific.

Tsunami waves hit U.S. West Coast after powerful Russia earthquake
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A massive earthquake off Russia?s Pacific coast has triggered tsunami waves across Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, Washington State, and California.

North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming

The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

39 Illinois rescuers return home after assisting in Texas deadly flooding

An Illinois Urban Search and Rescue team went to Texas last weekend to assist after the deadly flooding earlier this month. The firefighters said this mission has been physically and mentally challenging.

MAP: See where power outages are reported across the Chicago area

Severe storms are sweeping through the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana on Monday afternoon, triggering multiple severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings.