Weather

March 20 marks the first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox.

Severe weather tore through Chicagoland on Wednesday, toppling trees, damaging homes, and flipping vehicles.

All Tornado Warnings have expired as severe weather continues to barrel through the Chicagoland area.

As storms moved through the Chicago area, FOX 32 viewers captured images of the weather in action.

A tornado was spotted in Minier, Illinois, on Wednesday as a powerful storm system makes its way toward the Chicago area.

Equinoxes occur twice a year, in spring and fall, when Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. As a result, daylight and darkness are nearly equal worldwide.

Chicago’s gridded street system, which makes Chicagohenge possible, was not always part of the city’s design.

A strong storm system will bring multiple hazards to the Chicago area, including damaging winds, thunderstorms, and potentially tornadoes.

A major shift in the weather is on the way.

Today will be partly sunny with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s for most. It will be a touch windy with gusts to 25 mph.