Severe weather rocks Chicago area, leaving trail of destruction
Severe weather, including reported tornadoes, barreled through Chicagoland on Tuesday, wreaking havoc in some areas.
Chicago weather: Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes possible on Tuesday
Should storms turn severe on Tuesday, they could bring large hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.
Why is it so hot?
These three things may explain why the U.S. is experiencing such warmer weather.
Are you prepared for Chicago's severe weather season?
Meteorological spring starts soon and that means we need to prepare for severe weather season here in Chicago. Illinois had more tornadoes than any other state last year. Here are some tips to stay safe when storms strike.
Which US counties are most at risk of tornado damage?
The central and southern U.S. have the highest tornado risk, according to FEMA, but major cities have the highest total expected dollar loss.
Chicago among 48 million at risk of severe weather from powerful cross-country storm
A powerful cross-country storm is expected to begin impacting the U.S. with heavy mountain snow in the West starting later Sunday, but as the storm advances off to the east, it will bring the risk of severe weather to major cities in the Midwest like St. Louis, Chicago and Indianapolis by Tuesday.
West Side community struggles to recover from last summer's flooding
The community on Chicago's West Side is urgently seeking assistance as they grapple with severe flooding wreaking havoc inside their residences.
Chicago's worst February snowstorms
No big snowstorms on the horizon for Chicago but past Februarys have seen their share. Here's a review at the top three worst February snowstorms on record for Chicago.
Chicago weather: Severe storms possible Thursday, all threats on the table
It's possible Chicagoland sees severe storms Thursday night, and a tornado isn't out of the question.
January was the world's warmest on record, scientists say
Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.