Why does the US have the most tornadoes?

Tornadoes can happen almost anywhere in the world but the U.S. specifically is a hotbed for tornadic activity.

Dangerous heat scorches large swaths of the U.S.
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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is already heating up with the first alert of the season but it's not the only extreme weather impacting the country.

Heatwave continues to rock East Coast, Midwest
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Chicago isn't the only place in the U.S. breaking decades-old heat records this week. Officials on the East Coast have been opening cooling centers and community pools to help people cool off in the extreme heat.

Chicago heat wave: Another burner in store for Wednesday

Today will be hot with temps in the mid 90s under partly sunny skies. This evening will be warm and steamy with lows in the mid to upper 70s and a very small chance of a thundershower early in the evening.

Tips on how to keep pets safe in the heat
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Dr. Emily Swiniarski, Anti-Cruelty Medical director, spoke with Fox 32's Terrence Lee and Sylvia Perez about steps pet owners can take to keep animals safe in the heat.

Inside look at how Illinois Tollway's Hot Weather Patrols navigate during heatwave
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When the temperatures skyrocket, so do the number of cars that break down on the Illinois tollways, which is why for the next few days, a dozen additional tollway trucks will be out on the roads, part of the Hot Weather Patrols program.

Outdoor workers battle extreme heat in the Midwest and Northeast
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Local cooling centers are opening across communities in the Midwest and Northeast but those whose jobs require them to work outdoors are being thrust into dangerous heat conditions.

Heatwave sweeps across Midwest, East Coast
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Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths, according to the CDC. Kailey Schuyler was in Lake George, New York as a heatwave swept across the East Coast and the Midwest.

Tips on how to stay cool during Chicago's heatwave

Even if you love the warm weather, the heat can be dangerous and even deadly. However, there are precautions you can take to stay safe.