Video: Florida traffic camera captured tornado as Hurricane Milton impacts state

A live camera from the Florida Department of Transportation spotted a confirmed tornado on the ground Wednesday morning in South Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state.

Anita Padilla talks hurricane preps in Florida
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Former Good Day Chicago anchor Anita Padilla spoke to Mike Caplan about hurricane preps in Cape Coral.

Chicago weather: Cooler weekend ahead after heat spike

Sunny and mild weather is expected Wednesday and Thursday, with highs ranging from the upper 60s near the lake to the upper 70s well west of the city. 

Suburban towing companies mobilize fleet to support hurricane relief in Tampa

Two towing companies from Chicago's south suburbs are sending a fleet of trucks to assist with hurricane relief and recovery efforts in Tampa, Florida.

Flights from Florida touch down in Chicago before Hurricane Milton hits

As Florida braces for impact ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival, airports across the state are shutting down. Those leaving their homes, now in a hurry to get out of harm's way.

Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall in Florida Wednesday
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Mild weather continues in Chicago as Hurricane Milton ramps up in the southeast. Milton is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane Wednesday night.

Evacuations underway in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton
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Many Floridians are hitting the road, crowding gas stations before Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall Wednesday night. Some residents are making preparations to stay and stocking up on essentials.