Timelapse video shows severe weather roaring through Chicago
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Timelapse video captures the moment a powerful line of storms barreled through downtown Chicago on Wednesday. The system produced hurricane-force wind gusts and left widespread damage and power outages across the area.

Heat map: Here's who's least likely to have air conditioning

As summer temperatures climb, new Census Bureau data reveals that access to air conditioning isn't equal across all counties.

UN says next five years to smash heat records

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.

Historic Utah drought threatens farms and could drive food prices even higher
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Farmers across Utah are struggling through record drought conditions and water restrictions, raising concerns that rising costs for hay, cattle and crops could push meat and produce prices higher nationwide.

What you need to know before severe weather hits
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Elgin Fire Chief Robb Cagann explains how the city’s emergency alert system works, what weather conditions can trigger sirens, and what residents should do when severe weather warnings are issued.

Rising waters devastate Fox Chain O’ Lakes as flooding reaches major levels
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Residents and businesses along the Fox Chain O’ Lakes face mounting damage and uncertainty as floodwaters submerge docks, shut down waterways, and threaten homes with more rain on the way.

Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed

A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.