Chicago weather: Hail, rain and possible tornadoes across the area
Emily Wahls has your latest weather update.
Emily Wahls has your latest weather update.
Video shows lightning, rain in Chicago area
Heavy rain and lightning could be seen in the Chicago area. Credit: Brandy Anglen
Heavy rain and lightning could be seen in the Chicago area. Credit: Brandy Anglen
Tornado sirens heard near South Elgin
Nate Rodgers is in South Elgin where rain continues to fall and winds continue to speed up.
Nate Rodgers is in South Elgin where rain continues to fall and winds continue to speed up.
Severe weather rocks Chicago area, leaving trail of destruction
Severe weather, including reported tornadoes, barreled through Chicagoland on Tuesday, wreaking havoc in some areas.
Severe weather, including reported tornadoes, barreled through Chicagoland on Tuesday, wreaking havoc in some areas.
Video shows hail in Huntley
Frank Rubino sent in a video from Huntley showing hail and rain.
Frank Rubino sent in a video from Huntley showing hail and rain.
Tornado warnings issued for several counties
Tim McGill has your latest weather udpate.
Tim McGill has your latest weather udpate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The community on Chicago's West Side is urgently seeking assistance as they grapple with severe flooding wreaking havoc inside their residences.
West Side Chicagoans await further assistance post-flood
The community on Chicago's West Side is urgently seeking assistance as they grapple with severe flooding wreaking havoc inside their residences.
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.
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.
Nor'easter dumps snow across the East Coast
A nor?easter is pushing off the mid-Atlantic coast Tuesday morning and bringing snow to millions of people in the Northeast and southern New England, with forecasters warning that snowfall rates in the New York City tri-state area could approach 1-2 inches per hour throughout the morning commute.
A nor?easter is pushing off the mid-Atlantic coast Tuesday morning and bringing snow to millions of people in the Northeast and southern New England, with forecasters warning that snowfall rates in the New York City tri-state area could approach 1-2 inches per hour throughout the morning commute.
Severe weather hits Midwest in the form of a Wisconsin tornado
A tornado hit the City of Evansville, Wisconsin, damaging about two dozen homes.
A tornado hit the City of Evansville, Wisconsin, damaging about two dozen homes.
Tornado wreaks havoc in Putnam County
A tornado was confirmed near Henry in Putnam County on Thursday. Power lines were down and some buildings were heavily damaged, including a farm building that was blown apart.
A tornado was confirmed near Henry in Putnam County on Thursday. Power lines were down and some buildings were heavily damaged, including a farm building that was blown apart.
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.
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.
Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.
California's atmospheric river leaves several dead
A deadly storm is sweeping through southern California causing extreme damage. The dangerous atmospheric river began Sunday. The historic storm has triggered nearly 500 mudslides so far.
A deadly storm is sweeping through southern California causing extreme damage. The dangerous atmospheric river began Sunday. The historic storm has triggered nearly 500 mudslides so far.