Chicago's western suburbs hit hard by severe storms
Cleanup has begun in the western suburbs after Tuesday night's severe storms tore through towns such as Geneva and Batavia.
Cleanup has begun in the western suburbs after Tuesday night's severe storms tore through towns such as Geneva and Batavia.
At least 11 tornadoes touched down in Chicago suburbs, NW Indiana Tuesday evening: NWS
At least 11 tornadoes touched down in Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
At least 11 tornadoes touched down in Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Possible tornadoes shred through Chicago's west suburbs
Tornadoes reportedly touched down Tuesday night in the western suburbs, where residents are waking up to severe damage.
Tornadoes reportedly touched down Tuesday night in the western suburbs, where residents are waking up to severe damage.
Batavia barn destroyed as severe weather swept through Chicagoland
A barn in Batavia was completely destroyed by the severe weather Tuesday night.
A barn in Batavia was completely destroyed by the severe weather Tuesday night.
Tornadoes, large hail barrel through Chicagoland
The Chicago area experienced severe weather on Tuesday night.
The Chicago area experienced severe weather on Tuesday night.
Video of hail in Lombard
Angelica Wrobel sent in this video from Lombard.
Angelica Wrobel sent in this video from Lombard.
Hail in Homer Glen
Video sent in from Tracy Scott shows hail in Homer Glen.
Video sent in from Tracy Scott shows hail in Homer Glen.
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.