Chicago weather: Hot days, stormy nights ahead before cooldown arrives

Chicagoland faces several rounds of potential severe weather through Thursday, including damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes. Here's the latest forecast.

Chicago weather: Heat, humidity build as severe storm threat grows

Chicagoland's first 90-degree day of the year is expected Wednesday, followed by a risk of severe storms. Here's the latest forecast.

Powerful 6.1M earthquake in Cuba felt in Florida, one of strongest ever recorded in the Gulf

Did you feel it? A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Mantua, Cuba on Monday, June 8, with reports of shaking and tremors being felt as far away as Jacksonville, Florida. At a magnitude 6, it is now one of the strongest earthquakes recorded in the Gulf region, according to USGS historical records.

Chicago weather: Storm chances throughout the week as heat builds

Chicagoland faces a week of heat, humidity, and multiple storm chances. The hottest day arrives Wednesday, and severe weather could develop Thursday.