Metra tracks blocked by downed tree, prompting delays

A tree fell on the tracks of the Metra Milwaukee District North Line Tuesday morning, stopping trains on Chicago's Northwest Side.

Severe storm watches and warnings issued for Chicago area
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Several Severe Thunderstorm Watches were issued for the Chicago area Tuesday morning. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Cook County until 8 a.m.

Heavy rain floods Midwest
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Looks like more rain is headed for the Midwest where dozens of rivers are still at flood stage. The conditions have destroyed hundreds of homes.

Large wave of Saharan dust is heading right for Florida and the Gulf of Mexico

Models indicate a large amount of Saharan dust will traverse across the Atlantic this week and head towards the Gulf of Mexico and Florida by next weekend.

Chicago weather: Nice today, storms possible tomorrow

Chicago looks good today but prospects for troublesome weather are on the table from overnight tonight through late tomorrow night. 

Chicago weather: Pleasant Sunday ahead with break from heat, humidity
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Chicago is in for some normal summer weather today and tomorrow after several days of blazing heat. Highs today will reach 80 degrees inland with cooler temps by the lake.

Thousands without power after severe storms overnight
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ComEd was reporting about 8,000 people without power around 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Severe storms swept through the Chicago area overnight causing some flooding and downed trees.

Chicago weather: Severe storms possible tonight
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The sweltering heat may be coming to an end with a cold front moving in alongside some storms this afternoon.