Flooding closes Death Valley National Park, vehicles stranded in debris

Flooding closes Death Valley National Park, vehicles stranded in debris

All roads in and out of Death Valley National Park are closed due to substantial flooding on Friday, National Parks Service says.  

All roads in and out of Death Valley National Park are closed due to substantial flooding on Friday, National Parks Service says.  

Hottest weekend of the year for Chicago?

Hottest weekend of the year for Chicago?

Brace yourself! This should shape up to be the hottest weekend of the year so far in Chicago with both high heat and humidity. A more seasonable warmth settles in next week.

Brace yourself! This should shape up to be the hottest weekend of the year so far in Chicago with both high heat and humidity. A more seasonable warmth settles in next week.

Drought has diminished in Illinois

Drought has diminished in Illinois

It fell fast and hard in downstate Illinois but some welcome rain arrived there this week. The soaking has put a dent in drought stricken portions of Illinois.

It fell fast and hard in downstate Illinois but some welcome rain arrived there this week. The soaking has put a dent in drought stricken portions of Illinois.

Temps cool off slightly Thursday with partly cloudy skies

Temps cool off slightly Thursday with partly cloudy skies

Today will feature a mix of clouds and sun and while rather humid it will be a good 10-15 degrees cooler. Small chance of a shower mainly well south.  

Today will feature a mix of clouds and sun and while rather humid it will be a good 10-15 degrees cooler. Small chance of a shower mainly well south.  

Severe weather leaves damage across Chicago area
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Severe weather leaves damage across Chicago area

Downed trees and broken branches were reported across the Chicago area Wednesday after storms swept through.

Downed trees and broken branches were reported across the Chicago area Wednesday after storms swept through.

Girl, 13, critically injured when lightning strikes her in Chicago
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Girl, 13, critically injured when lightning strikes her in Chicago

Around 1 p.m., the Chicago Fire Department says they received a call of a teenage girl being struck by lightning near the Garfield Park Conservatory.

Around 1 p.m., the Chicago Fire Department says they received a call of a teenage girl being struck by lightning near the Garfield Park Conservatory.

Girl, 13, critically wounded after struck by lightning near Garfield Park Conservatory
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Girl, 13, critically wounded after struck by lightning near Garfield Park Conservatory

A 13-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition after she was struck by lightning Wednesday afternoon outside the Garfield Park Conservatory on the West Side, officials say.

A 13-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition after she was struck by lightning Wednesday afternoon outside the Garfield Park Conservatory on the West Side, officials say.