Weather

Several tsunami alerts were issued for California, Hawaii, and Alaska.

If any storm develops, it may get gusty. Highs today will be in the upper 80s to mid-90s.

Morning storms and highs in the 90s could give way to isolated strong storms today, before cooler, less humid weather settles in later this week.

There is a slight chance for an isolated shower or storm through this evening.

A severe weather threat Monday for Chicagoland has passed for now.

Scattered storms and cloud cover may hold today’s heat in check, with cooler, more comfortable weather expected later this week just in time for Lollapalooza.

The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

As showers drive out of the area, hot and humid temperatures are coming in.

An Illinois Urban Search and Rescue team went to Texas last weekend to assist after the deadly flooding earlier this month. The firefighters said this mission has been physically and mentally challenging.