Hurricane Erin: How we track hurricanes, the dangers hurricanes bring
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Hurricane Erin: How we track hurricanes, the dangers hurricanes bring

Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 8 a.m. Monday, Erin was located at 23.1N and 70.5W with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Kaitlin Cody breaks down how we track hurricanes and the dangers that hurricanes can bring.

Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 8 a.m. Monday, Erin was located at 23.1N and 70.5W with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Kaitlin Cody breaks down how we track hurricanes and the dangers that hurricanes can bring.

Hundreds without a home due to storm damage in Mount Prospect

Hundreds without a home due to storm damage in Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect firefighters say it was a microburst that hit a large condo building just before 5 p.m. Saturday, causing substantial damage. It could be months before some residents are able to return to their homes.

Mount Prospect firefighters say it was a microburst that hit a large condo building just before 5 p.m. Saturday, causing substantial damage. It could be months before some residents are able to return to their homes.

Hundreds without a home due to storm damage
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Hundreds without a home due to storm damage

Right now, more tha15,000 customers are without power. ComEd has made significant progress.

Right now, more tha15,000 customers are without power. ComEd has made significant progress.

Cary declares state of emergency after storms cause widespread damage, power outages

Cary declares state of emergency after storms cause widespread damage, power outages

Amid three rounds of storms with strong winds and flooding, the Cary Fire Protection District responded to nearly 100 storm-related calls from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

Amid three rounds of storms with strong winds and flooding, the Cary Fire Protection District responded to nearly 100 storm-related calls from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

Severe storms in Chicago area cause property damage and hail
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Severe storms in Chicago area cause property damage and hail

Another hot and steamy day across the Chicago area triggering some waves of heavy thunderstorms in parts of the area this afternoon and evening.

Another hot and steamy day across the Chicago area triggering some waves of heavy thunderstorms in parts of the area this afternoon and evening.

Roof torn off of Mount Prospect apartment building amid strong storms

Roof torn off of Mount Prospect apartment building amid strong storms

The roof of a Mount Prospect apartment building was torn off and approximately 60 units displaced after strong storms ripped through the area on Saturday.

The roof of a Mount Prospect apartment building was torn off and approximately 60 units displaced after strong storms ripped through the area on Saturday.

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.

Dispatch systems down due to violent storms in Southern Cook County

Dispatch systems down due to violent storms in Southern Cook County

The SouthCom Emergency Dispatch non-emergency calls, medical and fire alarm signals have been temporarily interrupted due to Tuesday's violent storms.

The SouthCom Emergency Dispatch non-emergency calls, medical and fire alarm signals have been temporarily interrupted due to Tuesday's violent storms.

Chicago weather: When will we see rain again?
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Chicago weather: When will we see rain again?

After some stormy days, we'll be back to some hot weather this week. Is there another chance for rain? Emily Wahls breaks it down for us.

After some stormy days, we'll be back to some hot weather this week. Is there another chance for rain? Emily Wahls breaks it down for us.

Heavy rain in Chicago could lead to flooding | What to know
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Heavy rain in Chicago could lead to flooding | What to know

Those in Chicago may have seen a lightning show last night. What does that mean for today? Kaitlin Cody breaks it down.

Those in Chicago may have seen a lightning show last night. What does that mean for today? Kaitlin Cody breaks it down.

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway

Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.

Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.

Researchers launch multi-million dollar study to unlock secrets of destructive hail

Researchers launch multi-million dollar study to unlock secrets of destructive hail

Predicting hailstorms and their severity remains a challenge for meteorologists. That’s why a groundbreaking multi-million-dollar research project, named the IceChip research project, is underway, aiming to unravel the complexities of hail formation and improve forecasting.

Predicting hailstorms and their severity remains a challenge for meteorologists. That’s why a groundbreaking multi-million-dollar research project, named the IceChip research project, is underway, aiming to unravel the complexities of hail formation and improve forecasting.