Weather

When a tornado strikes, acting quickly can make all the difference in staying safe. 

A widespread and dangerous severe weather outbreak is expected to develop Friday and into the weekend as a powerful storm system unleashes its fury across the central and eastern U.S., impacting more than 150 million people. The Storm Prediction Center upgraded Saturday's risk to its highest level as a tornado outbreak is now expected.

New data finds $33 trillion in U.S. homes are at a major risk from fire, flood and wind. These metro areas face the highest-valued properties at risk.

Chicagoland residents should brace for a wild weather weekend as strong winds, fire risks, and the potential for severe storms are on the horizon.

We have a very active weather pattern coming into the Chicago area on Friday into Saturday.

Six Flags Great America is putting the final touches on its newest attraction—"Wrath of Rakshasa," a record-breaking dive roller coaster that park officials say will be the steepest and most inverted of its kind in the world.

Chicago will see warm temperatures Thursday before strong winds, severe storms Friday night, and a weekend cooldown with the possibility of rain and snow.

Chicago will experience mild weather today before a storm system moves in Friday night, bringing severe storm potential.

Warm and sunny weather continues through Thursday before strong winds and the potential for severe storms arrive Friday night into Saturday.

An extraordinary event marking the start of spring is set to light up Chicago next week, creating a must-see spectacle.

A cold front and strong winds off Lake Michigan sent temperatures tumbling on Tuesday, but a gradual warm-up is on the way.