Weather

As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

As the weather cools this fall, it's a great time to ensure your fireplace is clean and ready for use.

Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.

Today, Chicago will end up with clearing skies and warmer temps with highs in the mid 70s away from the lake.

This is your Tuesday Chicago forecast:

Southern Cook County braced for flooding after a brief Tornado Warning Tuesday afternoon. 

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

After a quiet start to the workweek with Fall-like temps in the upper 60s and low 70s, we're turning our attention to the next weathermaker.

Chicago is feeling more like fall to start the week. Highs today and tomorrow may struggle to hit 70 degrees.