Second night of strong storms topples trees, knocks out power for thousands across Chicagoland
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
NWS confirms 6 tornadoes as severe weather wreaks havoc on northern Illinois
Forecasters confirmed that at least six tornadoes touched down in four northern Illinois counties Monday afternoon, a National Weather Service meteorologist said.
Forecasters confirmed that at least six tornadoes touched down in four northern Illinois counties Monday afternoon, a National Weather Service meteorologist said.
Tornadoes knock down trees, cause structural damage as severe thunderstorms hit Chicago area
Several brief tornadoes were reported as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area late Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
Several brief tornadoes were reported as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area late Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
Drone video shows tornado touch down in Sycamore, Illinois
A tornado that touched down Monday in Sycamore, Illinois was captured on drone video. (Video courtesy Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers)
A tornado that touched down Monday in Sycamore, Illinois was captured on drone video. (Video courtesy Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers)
Ground stops at O'Hare, Midway due to severe weather
Severe weather left behind damage Monday across the Chicago area.
Severe weather left behind damage Monday across the Chicago area.
Tornadoes leave behind damage across Chicago area
Several tornadoes were reported Monday as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area, according to meteorologists.
Several tornadoes were reported Monday as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area, according to meteorologists.
Wild video shows tornado form near Sycamore, Illinois
Video out of DeKalb County shows a tornado form Monday as severe weather struck the Chicago area.
Video out of DeKalb County shows a tornado form Monday as severe weather struck the Chicago area.
Heat and humidity will return to Chicago area this weekend; by Sunday, it will feel like 100 degrees
The heat index will climb into the 90s on Saturday. Then, it might feel like it's 100 degrees on Sunday and into the beginning of next week.
The heat index will climb into the 90s on Saturday. Then, it might feel like it's 100 degrees on Sunday and into the beginning of next week.
No more snow days? Naperville school district mulls fate
A public meeting will be held Monday night to determine if snow days will be allotted in Naperville.
A public meeting will be held Monday night to determine if snow days will be allotted in Naperville.
Cleanup begins after overnight storms down trees in Zion
Thunderstorms roared through the northern suburbs overnight producing high winds, lightning and heavy rain.
Thunderstorms roared through the northern suburbs overnight producing high winds, lightning and heavy rain.
Thousands lose power after severe thunderstorms hit Chicago area
Thousands of residents were without power after severe thunderstorms passed through northern Illinois early Thursday.
Thousands of residents were without power after severe thunderstorms passed through northern Illinois early Thursday.
Severe thunderstorms possible overnight into Thursday
Tim McGill has your severe weather update!
Tim McGill has your severe weather update!
Chicago weather: Strong thunderstorms expected late Wednesday or early Thursday
Strong thunderstorms with potentially damaging winds are expected to push through the Chicago area late Wednesday or early Thursday.
Strong thunderstorms with potentially damaging winds are expected to push through the Chicago area late Wednesday or early Thursday.
Dramatic ‘fire whirl’ spotted near Northern California and Nevada border
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
‘Heat dome’ to bring scorching temps to most of US
Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.
One month later: Cleanup continues after EF3 tornado blows through Naperville
This week marks one month since an EF3 tornado tore through the western suburbs, destroying homes and leaving behind chaos.
This week marks one month since an EF3 tornado tore through the western suburbs, destroying homes and leaving behind chaos.
Europe flooding: Death toll reaches 180; Merkel tours aftermath
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
European floods leave more than 120 dead; rescues underway
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
Teen saves neighbor’s life after house catches fire from lightning strike
After a neighbor’s house caught fire from a lightning strike on July 6, 16-year-old Isabella Marlin jumped into action.
After a neighbor’s house caught fire from a lightning strike on July 6, 16-year-old Isabella Marlin jumped into action.
911 calls released from the night a tornado tore through the Chicago suburbs
Frantic 911 calls were released from the night an EF3 tornado tore through Naperville and Woodridge.
Frantic 911 calls were released from the night an EF3 tornado tore through Naperville and Woodridge.