Bellwood residents battle heat after being displaced due to storms
More than 18,000 ComEd customers remain without power Tuesday afternoon after powerful storms tore through the Chicago area the day before.
More than 18,000 ComEd customers remain without power Tuesday afternoon after powerful storms tore through the Chicago area the day before.
Stretch of extreme heat prompts warnings from Chicago officials
“Do not underestimate the health risks of heat and humidity, they are dangerous and, in some cases, can be deadly,” said Dr. Jennifer Seo, chief medical officer for the Chicago Department of Public Health.
“Do not underestimate the health risks of heat and humidity, they are dangerous and, in some cases, can be deadly,” said Dr. Jennifer Seo, chief medical officer for the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Chicago braces for blistering heat wave, officials dish out safety tips
Stay cool and drink water. Those were among the top recommendations of city leaders who gathered Tuesday morning to offer suggestions on how residents could stay safe and look out for each other during a heat wave that was expected to send temperatures soaring into the high 90s Tuesday.
Stay cool and drink water. Those were among the top recommendations of city leaders who gathered Tuesday morning to offer suggestions on how residents could stay safe and look out for each other during a heat wave that was expected to send temperatures soaring into the high 90s Tuesday.
Brookfield Zoo among venues torn up by powerful storm
Powerful storms caused tree damage at Brookfield Zoo, forcing the zoo to close Tuesday morning.
Powerful storms caused tree damage at Brookfield Zoo, forcing the zoo to close Tuesday morning.
Service for over 40,000 ComEd customers across Chicago area impacted by severe weather
Michael Fountain from ComEd talks about the disruptions in service after severe storms wreaked havoc Monday night across Chicago.
Michael Fountain from ComEd talks about the disruptions in service after severe storms wreaked havoc Monday night across Chicago.
Severe storms rip through Chicago area with 90 mph winds
Tornado warnings sounded across the Chicago area as storms ripped through the region Monday evening, with winds reaching up to 90 mph in Chicago and knocking out power to thousands.
Tornado warnings sounded across the Chicago area as storms ripped through the region Monday evening, with winds reaching up to 90 mph in Chicago and knocking out power to thousands.
Clean-up efforts get underway after severe storms wreak havoc on Chicago area
Severe storms ripped apart trees, damaged homes and brought strong downpours Monday night across the Chicago area.
Severe storms ripped apart trees, damaged homes and brought strong downpours Monday night across the Chicago area.
High winds toss planes at Schaumburg airport
Severe weather swept through the Chicago area Monday, tossing some small planes around.
Severe weather swept through the Chicago area Monday, tossing some small planes around.
Severe weather rocks Chicago area after tornado warnings issued
A Tornado Warning was issued Monday night for parts of the Chicago area.
A Tornado Warning was issued Monday night for parts of the Chicago area.
Severe weather rocks Chicago area as tornado sirens blare
A Tornado Warning was issued Monday night for parts of the Chicago area.
A Tornado Warning was issued Monday night for parts of the Chicago area.
Chicago officials warn of heat stroke as weather gets hot this week
Officials say it’s important to stay hydrated, keep your home cool, and check on children, older adults and pets.
Officials say it’s important to stay hydrated, keep your home cool, and check on children, older adults and pets.
Chicago weather: How to stay safe in dangerous heat
The hot weather can be dangerous. But there are ways you can stay safe in the sweltering heat this week.
The hot weather can be dangerous. But there are ways you can stay safe in the sweltering heat this week.
Dangerous heat descends on Chicago
It may have been comfortable in Chicago on Monday, but officials are warning of dangerous temperatures this week in the city.
It may have been comfortable in Chicago on Monday, but officials are warning of dangerous temperatures this week in the city.
Mexico tourist zone sees 1st hurricane in Pacific
Ominous grey skies and blowing sand cleared beaches in the popular destinations of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco.
Ominous grey skies and blowing sand cleared beaches in the popular destinations of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco.
Cook County Tornado Warning: Severe weather is headed to the Chicagoland area, prompting tornado warnings
A Tornado Warning was issued for Kane, Cook and DuPage Counties Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service said thunderstorms were located that could produce a tornado.
A Tornado Warning was issued for Kane, Cook and DuPage Counties Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service said thunderstorms were located that could produce a tornado.
Nearly 100 record highs set to fall this weekend in Northeast
To give an idea of how rare it is to have Heat Advisories issued in May in the Northeast, the only NWS office in the region to issue this alert in May since 2006 is Philadelphia/Mt. Holly -- and that was more than 10 years ago
To give an idea of how rare it is to have Heat Advisories issued in May in the Northeast, the only NWS office in the region to issue this alert in May since 2006 is Philadelphia/Mt. Holly -- and that was more than 10 years ago
Gaylord tornado: 2 dead after police find another victim overnight in northern Michigan city
Michigan State Police said the Gaylord tornado that touched down Friday killed two people. The second victim was found in a home overnight.
Michigan State Police said the Gaylord tornado that touched down Friday killed two people. The second victim was found in a home overnight.
Earth had its 4th warmest April on record this year
The streak of consecutive months with the earth's global surface temperature above the 20th century avenue continues to grow.
The streak of consecutive months with the earth's global surface temperature above the 20th century avenue continues to grow.
Lightning destroys toilet at Oklahoma apartment, fire department reports
“The fan was destroyed and the toilet bowl was severely damaged,” Okmulgee’s Fire Chief Dewayne Hurt told FOX TV Stations.
“The fan was destroyed and the toilet bowl was severely damaged,” Okmulgee’s Fire Chief Dewayne Hurt told FOX TV Stations.
Cool pattern keeps severe weather season quiet so far for Chicago
We might be anxious to get some warmer weather here in Chicago but so far, our overall cool pattern this month has kept things quiet in terms of tornadoes.
We might be anxious to get some warmer weather here in Chicago but so far, our overall cool pattern this month has kept things quiet in terms of tornadoes.