Illinois emerges as new hot spot for tornadoes
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The Prairie State could soon be known as the tornado state. So far this year, Illinois has seen the most tornadoes in the United States, and the most severe weather events.

Chicago weather: Strong to severe storms possible Tuesday, Wednesday

Enjoy the pleasant weather while it lasts, because showers and storms are expected throughout the week and into the upcoming weekend.

Several cities have heat emergency plans. Are they enough in a warming world?

Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan a response to the looming dangerous heat.

Chicago weather: Absolutely gorgeous with warmth and sunshine
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It will be a beautiful day today with sunshine and warm weather. Temperatures should reach the high 80s and should climb to 90 degrees tomorrow.

Chicago weather forecast: Warm and dry on Sunday
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FOX 32 Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl says Sunday will be warm and dry, but there's rain on the way later in the week.

Solar storm forecasted for Thursday could bring Northern Lights to 17 states

This solar storm is part of an 11-year solar cycle that’s making the Northern Lights visible in places farther to the south. Here's where auroral activity is forecast.