Severe weather rocks Chicago area, leaving trail of destruction

Severe weather, including reported tornadoes, barreled through Chicagoland on Tuesday, wreaking havoc in some areas.

Chicago weather: Record heat, severe storms possible Tuesday
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FOX 32 meteorologist Kaitlin Cody has your Tuesday afternoon forecast. Chicago is experiencing record heat before severe storms potentially move into the area later today. Bitter cold is expected to return on Wednesday.

Chicago weather: Hottest winter day in city history?

Today will likely be the warmest day on record in the month of February as well as meteorological winter in Chicago. The current record set on this date in 1976 is 75 degrees. We could hit 77 degrees today.

Tornado risk for Chicago area on Tuesday
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Tornadoes will be possible on Tuesday as warm temperatures can trigger severe weather in the afternoon and evening.

Chicago weather: Severe storms possible tomorrow
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Monday will end on a beautiful note with sunshine and temps hitting 70. Tomorrow Chicago is getting hit with 75-degree weather and storms.

Are you prepared for Chicago's severe weather season?
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Meteorological spring starts soon and that means we need to prepare for severe weather season here in Chicago. Illinois had more tornadoes than any other state last year. Here are some tips to stay safe when storms strike.

Are you prepared for Chicago's severe weather season?

Meteorological spring starts soon and that means we need to prepare for severe weather season here in Chicago. Illinois had more tornadoes than any other state last year. Here are some tips to stay safe when storms strike.

Chicago weather: From snow to 70s, this week will have a bit of everything

This week Chicago will have record warmth, thunderstorms, a 50-degree temperature drop, light snow and that’s just through Wednesday.

Chicago weather: Sunny and warm today as temps continue to climb
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Chicago will be nice and warm with spring-like weather for the next few days. Today will get close to 60 degrees with Monday and Tuesday in the high 60s. Tuesday's warmth brings a chance of rain and storms.

Chicago weather: Big warmup on the way
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Chicago is in for a 20-degree hike in temperatures this weekend. The high today is the mid-30s with gradually more sun throughout the day. On Sunday, highs will hit the mid-50s.