Chicago weather: Downpours dump 7 inches on parts of Chicago area

Torrential rain flooded parts of the Chicago area last night, but cooler lake breezes and mostly dry weather return today before more storms arrive this weekend.

Chicago Weather: Flash flooding is occurring in Chicago
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Fox 32 Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls has an update on the Flash Flood Warning in Chicago for July 8, 2025.

Chicago weather: Fourth of July forecast

Chicago faces another scorcher on the Fourth of July, with 95-degree heat, an ongoing warm streak, and evening fireworks expected to proceed under mostly dry skies.