Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida

Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.

Chicago weather: Sunnier and milder today and tomorrow

Today, Chicago will end up with clearing skies and warmer temps with highs in the mid 70s away from the lake.

Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Chicago weather: Rain and storms on the way Monday night and Tuesday
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Fox 32 meteorologist Kaitlin Cody has your Monday afternoon forecast. After a quiet start to the workweek with Fall-like temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s, we're turning our attention to the next weathermaker.

Chicago weather feeling like fall

Chicago is feeling more like fall to start the week. Highs today and tomorrow may struggle to hit 70 degrees. 

Chicago weather: Fall starts off cloudy and wet
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The first day of fall has brought some much-needed rain to Chicago. Temperatures will be cooler today with highs in the low 70s.

Chicago weather: Sunny and hot with highs in the low 90s
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Chicago gears up for what could be the last 90-degree day of the season Saturday. Temperatures will cool down to the 70s for the next week with a good chance of rain Sunday through Tuesday.