Experts warn of heat waves and derechos as Chicago’s summer heats up

Chicago is heading into a hotter-than-usual summer, with experts predicting a 60% chance of above-normal temperatures and more heat waves ahead.

Weather experts say extreme heat could continue this summer in Chicago
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We've had one heat wave already-- and at least 17 consecutive days of above average temperatures to go along with it. We spoke to some experts who say there's a good chance this trend continues this summer.

MAP: Power outages in the Chicago area amid severe storm threat

Chicago could see strong storms Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights — with heat building Friday alongside the threat of severe weather.

IN PHOTOS: Severe storms pass through Chicago area

Chicago is facing another round of severe storms on Friday and all hazards are possible, including damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and torrential rain. 

Chicago weather: Showers, storms expected overnight Friday

Damaging winds, hail, isolated tornadoes, and torrential rain are possible with a string of storms approaching Chicagoland today.

30 years after Chicago's deadly 1995 heat wave
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Today, an art installation was unveiled at Quinn Chapel AME Church on the Near South Side. The installation comes as the city marks the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago heat wave that killed hundreds of people.

Chicago on alert amid growing tornado threat across Midwest

Severe thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and evening across Chicagoland, accompanied by a risk for damaging wind gusts, hail and some tornadoes.

Pres. Trump, first lady tour Texas flood damage: 'Hard to believe the devastation'

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will traveled to Texas on Friday to tour the damage left behind by devastating flooding over the July 4th weekend.

Lightning strike likely sparked fire that heavily damaged Illinois home: officials

A lightning strike during a Thursday night thunderstorm is believed to have sparked a fire that left a Cary home heavily damaged and uninhabitable, officials said.