Hurricane Beryl intensifies to historic Category 4 storm
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Hurricane Beryl has already made history by intensifying from a tropical depression into a major Category 3 Hurricane in less than 48 hours. The Caribbean began preparations as the storm grew to a Category 4 over the weekend.

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

Chicago weather: Sunny start but storms return midweek

The beautiful weather in Chicago will continue through the first part of the week, but storms will make their return. 

Chicago weather: Sunny start but storms return midweek
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The beautiful weather in Chicago will continue through the first part of the week, but storms will make their return.

Chicago weather: Cooler temps linger ahead of potential rainy stretch
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It will be cool and comfortable today with some sunshine and breezy conditions. Temperatures will drop overnight before another mild Monday.

Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns

NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.

Tropical Storm Beryl forms in Atlantic Ocean, likely to become Hurricane Beryl: NHC

Tropical Storm Beryl has formed in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Windward Islands and is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Beryl over the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.