Hurricane Ernesto slams northeast Caribbean
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Hurricane Ernesto has dropped torrential rain on Puerto Rico and knocked out power to nearly half of all customers on the island. It's now threatening to become a bigger storm.

Chicago weather: Storms possible late tonight

Scattered showers and possible thunderstorms will move through this morning, with cloudy, humid conditions and highs near 80 degrees.

Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'

The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.

WATCH: Possible lightning bolt causes spark, dirt explosion outside Florida home

Lightning is no stranger to Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida homeowner's security camera appeared to capture a powerful lightning strike, causing a loud boom, and apparently sending dirt flying into the air.

Cook County issues disaster proclamation after July derecho
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After a record 32 tornadoes hit the Chicago area in mid-July, Cook County issued a disaster proclamation to assist local communities as they recover.

Chicago weather: Warm temps ahead of late-week rain

Sunshine abounds today with a few afternoon clouds mixing in. Highs will be around 85 degrees.