Weather

Chicago weather: Warm, sunny Memorial Day kicks off a dry and summerlike week

May 25, 2026 2:23pm CDT

What a perfect Memorial Day in Chicagoland and the unofficial kickoff to the summer season.

Chicago weather: Memorial Day forecast looks glorious

May 25, 2026 6:06am CDT

Warm, sunny and mainly dry weather will continue across the Chicago area through Memorial Day week.

Chicago Weather: Rain to clear out, more warm temps on the way

May 24, 2026 7:27am CDT

Rainy conditions to start your Sunday should clear out in the afternoon for another warm day.

6.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island

May 23, 2026 10:47am CDT

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.

Chicago weather: Cloudy start should clear with comfortable highs

May 23, 2026 7:30am CDT

The clouds and a couple of sprinkles downtown should clear out as the day goes on to start your Memorial Day weekend.

Chicago weather: Mild weekend ahead with rain chances

May 22, 2026 5:27am CDT

Chicago’s forecast turns steadily warmer with only brief rain chances before dry 80-degree weather arrives next week.

Chicago weather: Cool sunshine and beach hazards stick around Thursday

May 21, 2026 1:34pm CDT

The Chicago area is partly to mostly sunny today with highs in the 50s and 60s. 

Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño

May 21, 2026 9:42am CDT

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.

Chicago weather: Cool and breezy before Memorial Day weekend warmup

May 21, 2026 5:05am CDT

Cool and breezy weather hangs on across Chicagoland today before warmer weather arrives this weekend with highs around 80 by Memorial Day.