Severe Weather

The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.

The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit New Jersey late Saturday night. Here’s what we know.

Wildfire smoke has pushed Chicago's air quality into the "unhealthy" zone. It's so bad, in fact, that we're the most polluted city in the world right now. Here's what you should know.

Several tsunami alerts were issued for California, Hawaii, and Alaska.

A severe weather threat Monday for Chicagoland has passed for now.

The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

An Illinois Urban Search and Rescue team went to Texas last weekend to assist after the deadly flooding earlier this month. The firefighters said this mission has been physically and mentally challenging.

A Flash Flood Warning was issued for some of Chicago's south suburbs Friday afternoon amid storms.

A man inside a pickup truck survived after it was struck by lightning in west Michigan.

A dangerous round of severe weather took aim at the Chicago area on Thursday, with storms capable of producing 70+ mph wind gusts, pea-size hail or larger, and torrential rainfall.

A heat advisory is in effect across the Chicago area today, with storm chances set to increase through the weekend.

Chicago is under a Heat Advisory as temperatures climb into the mid-90s before an active pattern of stormy weather settles in beginning Thursday evening.

Chicago's in for a scorcher. A Heat Advisory is in effect Wednesday through Thursday. Here's how to stay safe.