'Heat dome' blankets US, bringing dangerous triple-digit temps
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A powerful heat dome is driving extreme temperatures across much of the U.S., with climate experts warning of rising risks tied to greenhouse gas emissions.

Chicago heat wave expected to bring triple digit temps
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A dangerous heat wave is expected to bring triple digit temperatures to the Chicago area. An extreme heat watch will go into effect on Wednesday.

Chicago braces for dangerous midweek heatwave
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Extreme heat and humidity is expected in Chicago this week with temps climbing into the mid-90s.

Texas flood tragedy: 132 dead, over 100 still missing
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Nearly two weeks after deadly floods devastated Texas, search teams continue efforts along the Guadalupe River as the community mourns the 132 lives lost.

East Coast flooding fills New York subway, kills 2
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Storms swept through New York and New Jersey, killing at least two people and flooding NYC subway stations.

‘River of Angels’ memorial rises in Kerrville as flood victims remembered

A memorial wall in Kerrville too shape over the weekend - a powerful expression of grief as locals struggle to come to terms with the immense scale of the tragedy.

Experts warn of heat waves and derechos as Chicago’s summer heats up

Chicago is heading into a hotter-than-usual summer, with experts predicting a 60% chance of above-normal temperatures and more heat waves ahead.

Chicago weather: Showers, storms expected overnight Friday

Damaging winds, hail, isolated tornadoes, and torrential rain are possible with a string of storms approaching Chicagoland today.

30 years after Chicago's deadly 1995 heat wave
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Today, an art installation was unveiled at Quinn Chapel AME Church on the Near South Side. The installation comes as the city marks the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago heat wave that killed hundreds of people.

Chicago on alert amid growing tornado threat across Midwest

Severe thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and evening across Chicagoland, accompanied by a risk for damaging wind gusts, hail and some tornadoes.

Lightning strike likely sparked fire that heavily damaged Illinois home: officials

A lightning strike during a Thursday night thunderstorm is believed to have sparked a fire that left a Cary home heavily damaged and uninhabitable, officials said.