Cristobal expected to merge with new storm system to form giant cyclone as it hits Midwest: forecasters
Tropical Storm Cristobal could soon renew its strength by uniting with another storm system coming from the west to form one giant cyclone, forecasters say.
Tropical Storm Cristobal could soon renew its strength by uniting with another storm system coming from the west to form one giant cyclone, forecasters say.
Severe storms, possibly tornadoes sweep through Illinois
Severe weather swept through Illinois Saturday, leaving some destruction in its wake.
Severe weather swept through Illinois Saturday, leaving some destruction in its wake.
Progress made but lights still out at Willis Tower
Authorities said Wednesday they are are getting closer to restoring power to Willis Tower after flooding in the building’s basement knocked out the lights at the iconic Chicago skyscraper.
Authorities said Wednesday they are are getting closer to restoring power to Willis Tower after flooding in the building’s basement knocked out the lights at the iconic Chicago skyscraper.
Willis Tower still without power, Lower Wacker closed until Saturday after floods
Willis Tower remains without power Tuesday and Lower Wacker Drive is expected to be closed until the end of week after record-setting rain led to extensive flooding.
Willis Tower remains without power Tuesday and Lower Wacker Drive is expected to be closed until the end of week after record-setting rain led to extensive flooding.
Dozens rescued from suburban flooding after record-setting rainfall
The city and suburbs were doused with rain for the majority of Sunday -- specifically more than three inches of rain in just 12 hours, and it has created some of the worst flooding in more than 60 years.
The city and suburbs were doused with rain for the majority of Sunday -- specifically more than three inches of rain in just 12 hours, and it has created some of the worst flooding in more than 60 years.
Willis Tower loses power after basement flooding, knocking out several TV stations
Willis Tower lost power early Monday after flooding from the Chicago River spilled into the building’s basement.
Willis Tower lost power early Monday after flooding from the Chicago River spilled into the building’s basement.
Day of rain leaves Chicago River surging, roads flooding
A day full of showers and thunderstorms culminated in significant flooding Sunday evening as rain overflowed the Chicago River and rendered some local roadways impassable.
A day full of showers and thunderstorms culminated in significant flooding Sunday evening as rain overflowed the Chicago River and rendered some local roadways impassable.
Flash flooding possible as heavy rains pound Chicago
A flash flood watch is in effect from 4 a.m. Sunday until the end of the day, as heavy rains could bring up to two inches of rain to northern Illinois and northwest Indiana.
A flash flood watch is in effect from 4 a.m. Sunday until the end of the day, as heavy rains could bring up to two inches of rain to northern Illinois and northwest Indiana.
Overnight storms prompt flash flood watch for Chicago area
Heavy rains are expected to continue falling over the Chicago area Friday morning, leading the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood watch.
Heavy rains are expected to continue falling over the Chicago area Friday morning, leading the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood watch.
Stronger storms to hit Chicago Thursday evening; risk of ‘ping-pong’ size hail in south burbs
Storms south of I-80 could bring wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail as large as “ping-pong” balls, rainfall over 3 inches and possible flooding, the weather service said.
Storms south of I-80 could bring wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail as large as “ping-pong” balls, rainfall over 3 inches and possible flooding, the weather service said.
Thunderstorms to move through Chicago Tuesday evening
Thunderstorms will hit the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon and evening, while areas farther west could see a tornado threat, forecasters say.
Thunderstorms will hit the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon and evening, while areas farther west could see a tornado threat, forecasters say.
At least six dead, 300 homes damaged as strong storms hit Mississippi, Louisiana
Storms killed at least six people in Mississippi and destroyed 300 homes in Louisiana.
Storms killed at least six people in Mississippi and destroyed 300 homes in Louisiana.
Snow, damaging wind, thunderstorms expected Thursday afternoon in Chicago
A nasty mix of snow, wind and thunderstorms is expected to move across northern Illinois Thursday afternoon, forecasters say.
A nasty mix of snow, wind and thunderstorms is expected to move across northern Illinois Thursday afternoon, forecasters say.
Tornado watch for areas west, south of Chicago canceled
A tornado watch for parts of the Chicago area was issued on Saturday night, but was canceled around 11:30pm.
A tornado watch for parts of the Chicago area was issued on Saturday night, but was canceled around 11:30pm.
Tornado rips through Jonesboro, Arkansas
A tornado has damaged Jonesboro, Arkansas.
A tornado has damaged Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Tornado watch in effect in dozens of Illinois counties until 9pm
A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.
A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.
Thunderstorms expected Friday evening in Chicago, severe storms possible Saturday
Chicago residents venturing out during the stay-at-home order can expect thunderstorms to hit Friday evening, and severe storms to follow later Saturday.
Chicago residents venturing out during the stay-at-home order can expect thunderstorms to hit Friday evening, and severe storms to follow later Saturday.
Six killed when pounding rain sweeps cars off Indiana road
Six people were killed when a fierce rainstorm swept two vehicles off an Indiana road.
Six people were killed when a fierce rainstorm swept two vehicles off an Indiana road.
Kirkwood records wind gust of 209 mph atop California peak
The blast of wind was captured around 7:45 a.m. by an instrument at 9,186 feet on Kirkwood Mountain south of Lake Tahoe, said National Weather Service forecaster Alex Hoon.
The blast of wind was captured around 7:45 a.m. by an instrument at 9,186 feet on Kirkwood Mountain south of Lake Tahoe, said National Weather Service forecaster Alex Hoon.
Students injured when storm tears down part of school in Clinton, North Carolina
Three fifth-grade students suffered injuries after a ‘microburst’ blew through Union Intermediate Elementary School in Clinton, North Carolina, during a storm on Monday, January 13.
Three fifth-grade students suffered injuries after a ‘microburst’ blew through Union Intermediate Elementary School in Clinton, North Carolina, during a storm on Monday, January 13.