Girl, 13, critically wounded after struck by lightning near Garfield Park Conservatory
A 13-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition after she was struck by lightning Wednesday afternoon outside the Garfield Park Conservatory on the West Side, officials say.
A 13-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition after she was struck by lightning Wednesday afternoon outside the Garfield Park Conservatory on the West Side, officials say.
Tim's Weather Takeaways: But, uh oh, those summer nights
Summer nights are warming much faster than summer days on average. That is the case for the vast majority of the country and Chicago is included.
Summer nights are warming much faster than summer days on average. That is the case for the vast majority of the country and Chicago is included.
A wilting Wednesday for Chicago then very warm through weekend
July ended up cooler than average but just barely. The month was .1 degree below average overall. Looks like the start of August could be another story.
July ended up cooler than average but just barely. The month was .1 degree below average overall. Looks like the start of August could be another story.
Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
Dozens still missing in Kentucky as state braces for more rain
Kentucky state police are taking calls from worried people who can’t locate loved ones due to spotty cell phone service.
Kentucky state police are taking calls from worried people who can’t locate loved ones due to spotty cell phone service.
Kentucky flooding: At least 25 dead as search for victims continues
Kentucky is expecting more rain storms in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.
Kentucky is expecting more rain storms in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of NW Indiana
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for parts of northwest Indiana Wednesday afternoon.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for parts of northwest Indiana Wednesday afternoon.
It's all downhill from here? US reaches average peak of summer temperatures
A climatologist found that the period between July 24-25 is when the nation as a whole is at its hottest.
A climatologist found that the period between July 24-25 is when the nation as a whole is at its hottest.
Tornados possible in Chicago area Saturday night after morning tornadoes in Naperville, Crest Hill, Joliet
The National Weather Service said that thunderstorms heading across Northern Illinois Saturday evening have "the potential to deliver all severe hazards to the region, including damaging straight line winds and a few brief tornadoes."
The National Weather Service said that thunderstorms heading across Northern Illinois Saturday evening have "the potential to deliver all severe hazards to the region, including damaging straight line winds and a few brief tornadoes."
Tornadoes hit Chicago suburbs of Crest Hill, Joliet, Naperville on Saturday, Weather Service confirms
The tornado that started in Crest Hill tracked into the north side of Joliet before lifting. It was an EF-0 with peak winds of 70 mph. The tornado that hit the southwest side of Naperville has also been assigned a preliminary EF-0 rating with peak estimated winds of 80 mph.
The tornado that started in Crest Hill tracked into the north side of Joliet before lifting. It was an EF-0 with peak winds of 70 mph. The tornado that hit the southwest side of Naperville has also been assigned a preliminary EF-0 rating with peak estimated winds of 80 mph.
Watch a wind turbine disintegrate in Texas after a lightning strike
"We’re not equipped to handle that kind of fire. Nobody in the area really is to speak of."
"We’re not equipped to handle that kind of fire. Nobody in the area really is to speak of."
Tornado touches down in south Naperville
At about 5:41 a.m., the tornado touched down in a portion of south Naperville.
At about 5:41 a.m., the tornado touched down in a portion of south Naperville.
Live updates: More storms on the way after Saturday morning starts with thunderstorm, tornado warnings
Severe weather is anticipated for the Chicagoland area Saturday.
Severe weather is anticipated for the Chicagoland area Saturday.
Storms cause major flooding in Lake County
Cars were getting stuck on flooded roads Saturday morning.
Cars were getting stuck on flooded roads Saturday morning.
Watch: Colossal waves crash over 2-story condo in Hawaii as Hurricane Darby remnants pass
A massive wave sparked from hurricane remnants crashed into -- and over a two-story condo building in Hawaii as parts of the Big Island dealt with heavy surf over the weekend.
A massive wave sparked from hurricane remnants crashed into -- and over a two-story condo building in Hawaii as parts of the Big Island dealt with heavy surf over the weekend.
Mount Greenwood residents clean up after basements flood with up to 12 inches of water
Inside Kelly Szafoni’s basement, dry wall was torn out. Her yearbooks and baby pictures were destroyed. Also, the hot water heater malfunctioned.
Inside Kelly Szafoni’s basement, dry wall was torn out. Her yearbooks and baby pictures were destroyed. Also, the hot water heater malfunctioned.
Residents clean up after flooding hits Mount Greenwood homes
Some Mount Greenwood residents got up to a foot of water in their basements Sunday.
Some Mount Greenwood residents got up to a foot of water in their basements Sunday.
Dramatic photos show tree burning from inside after lightning strike in Ohio
Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.
Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for McHenry County
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday afternoon.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday afternoon.
Elk Grove Village residents seek relief at the pool from sweltering temps
The place to be Tuesday is in the shade or in the pool as temperatures are expected to hit 100 degrees across the Chicago area.
The place to be Tuesday is in the shade or in the pool as temperatures are expected to hit 100 degrees across the Chicago area.