Heatwave in Mexico causes howler monkeys to drop dead from trees

Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.

Dust storm closes down part of I-55
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A dust storm in central Illinois closed down part of Interstate 55 Tuesday afternoon.

Dust storm closes down part of I-55: ISP

A dust storm in central Illinois closed down part of Interstate 55 Tuesday afternoon.

Chicago weather: Severe storms with destructive winds and tornadoes possible this evening
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Fox 32 chief meteorologist Emily Wahls has your Tuesday afternoon forecast and details on severe weather entering the Chicago area later this evening into the overnight periods.

Cleanup begins in Beverly after severe weather plows through Chicago area
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With another chance for severe weather today, city workers are cleaning up after a round of storms yesterday. There were dozens of reports of damage in the Beverly neighborhood.

Chicago weather: Severe storms return tonight, tornadoes possible

A heightened risk for damaging storms exists tonight. Before that, today will be downright hot with highs around 90 degrees under partly to mostly sunny skies. 

Chicago severe weather threat: Tornadoes possible on Tuesday

Chicago-area residents should be prepared for all potential hazards on Tuesday, including damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes.

Chicago braces for potentially severe storms

Storms are set to pass through the Chicago area Monday with potentially damaging winds, hail and the possibility of an isolated tornado.

3 workers injured in Machesney Park structure collapse
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Three workers were injured on Monday after a building under construction collapsed in Machesney Park, Illinois.

Chicago weather: Strong storms possible today and tomorrow

Chicago will be hot Monday and Tuesday with highs both days in the upper 80s with a legit run at 90 degrees. Storms are likely on several occasions.  

Chicago weather: Risk of strong storms on Monday, Tuesday

The beginning of the workweek brings a heightened risk of strong thunderstorms on both Monday and Tuesday.

Tennessee boy, 10, dies days after being swept into neighborhood storm drain

A 10-year-old boy swept into a storm drain after a severe weather outbreak in Tennessee has officially died nearly 10 days after the tragic accident, according to his father.