Chicago weather: Near-record high expected today

The record high for Chicago today is 56 degrees set back in 1886. Today's weather is going to be close.

Tornado wreaks havoc in Putnam County
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A tornado was confirmed near Henry in Putnam County on Thursday. Power lines were down and some buildings were heavily damaged, including a farm building that was blown apart.

Black History Month: Highlighting the pioneers of meteorology
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FOX Weather's Kiyana Lewis delves into history by highlighting black meteorologists who paved the way for modern day forecasters.

January was the world's warmest on record, scientists say

Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.

Chicago weather: Warm, windy and possibly stormy

A truly unusual February day is in store for Chicago with unseasonable warmth, gusty winds and a low-end risk of severe thunderstorms.

California's atmospheric river leaves several dead
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A deadly storm is sweeping through southern California causing extreme damage. The dangerous atmospheric river began Sunday. The historic storm has triggered nearly 500 mudslides so far.