Final month of summer brings threat of extreme weather to Chicago, historical data shows
Only a few more weeks left of summer but this is no time to let our guard down when it comes to severe weather in the Chicago area.
Only a few more weeks left of summer but this is no time to let our guard down when it comes to severe weather in the Chicago area.
4 girls struck by lightning at popular Oklahoma swimming hole
Police said the girls were in the water at the park near Salina when lightning struck, injuring them.
Police said the girls were in the water at the park near Salina when lightning struck, injuring them.
Chicago weather: Threat of severe weather diminishes across most of the Chicago area
The threat of severe weather for Sunday afternoon and evening has been shifted to the south.
The threat of severe weather for Sunday afternoon and evening has been shifted to the south.
Lake County Indiana fair closes early due to stormy weather
“No shows, no grandstands, no rides," the Fair said in a post on Facebook on Saturday afternoon.
“No shows, no grandstands, no rides," the Fair said in a post on Facebook on Saturday afternoon.
Soldier continues watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as winds, rain lash DC area
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Illinois expands its tornado total lead for the country
Illinois continues to lead the country in tornado reports. The last month of summer is our 4th biggest in terms of tornadoes. A record is within reach.
Illinois continues to lead the country in tornado reports. The last month of summer is our 4th biggest in terms of tornadoes. A record is within reach.
4 tornadoes touch down in suburbs amid severe weather Friday
The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes touched down during the storms in the Chicago area Friday night. There were two EF-1s and two EF-0s all generally in the south and western suburbs.
The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes touched down during the storms in the Chicago area Friday night. There were two EF-1s and two EF-0s all generally in the south and western suburbs.
At least 4 tornadoes hit Chicago's suburbs Friday night
There have been more than 120 tornadoes in Illinois so far this year, a huge increase over last year's 80.
There have been more than 120 tornadoes in Illinois so far this year, a huge increase over last year's 80.
Two tornadoes hit Kankakee County during latest round of storms, National Weather Service confirms
Before Friday night's storm, there had already been 119 tornadoes reported in Illinois so far this season, making it the state with the highest tornado count in the country.
Before Friday night's storm, there had already been 119 tornadoes reported in Illinois so far this season, making it the state with the highest tornado count in the country.
Pritzker asks for federal aid for victims of July 2 storms in Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn and Stickney
After looking at more than 2,800 homes in Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn and Stickney, storm damage assessment teams have determined that there is enough reason to ask for federal help for July 2 flooding victims.
After looking at more than 2,800 homes in Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn and Stickney, storm damage assessment teams have determined that there is enough reason to ask for federal help for July 2 flooding victims.
Severe weather barrels through Chicago area, Tornado Warnings issued
A Tornado Warning was issued late Friday night for Will and Kankakee counties, as severe thunderstorms plodded through the Chicago area, bringing heavy rain, powerful wind gusts, lightning and reports of hail.
A Tornado Warning was issued late Friday night for Will and Kankakee counties, as severe thunderstorms plodded through the Chicago area, bringing heavy rain, powerful wind gusts, lightning and reports of hail.
Severe weather barrels through Chicago area
The extreme heat would be the fuel for the fire Friday night, when damaging storms were expected to move in from the west.
The extreme heat would be the fuel for the fire Friday night, when damaging storms were expected to move in from the west.
Woman found dead in Peoria apartment after overheating
The state's first heat-related linked to this recent heat wave is confirmed.
The state's first heat-related linked to this recent heat wave is confirmed.
Chicago weather: Tracking severe storms and extreme heat
Chicago is a muggy mess right now, with severe weather possible Friday night.
Chicago is a muggy mess right now, with severe weather possible Friday night.
Chicagoans finding ways to cool off amid heatwave
It was a hot and sticky day with more heat on the way!
It was a hot and sticky day with more heat on the way!
The reason Chicago can feel 9 degrees hotter compared to the suburbs
When it is hot in northern Illinois, it is usually even hotter in Chicago. A new study shows the difference between the city and more rural areas can be significant.
When it is hot in northern Illinois, it is usually even hotter in Chicago. A new study shows the difference between the city and more rural areas can be significant.
Illinois tops the nation with 119 tornadoes reported this year
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
Illinois tops the nation with 119 tornadoes reported this year
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
Illinois weather: Tree damages garage, lightning strike starts apartment fire
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
Illinois weather: Tree damages garage, lightning strike starts apartment fire
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.