Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin

A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.

What's behind this year's quiet hurricane season?
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It's been a pretty quiet hurricane season so far. Today is typically the peak of the season but we've only seen about six named storms so far.

Chicago weather: Highs climb into 80s with dry stretch ahead

Chicago’s stretch of cooler-than-normal days is ending, with highs climbing into the 80s through the weekend.

Chicago weather: Summer warmth returns this week

Chicago will see sunny, warm weather this week with highs reaching the 80s by midweek and lasting into the weekend.

Chicago weather: Summerlike warmth returns this week
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It has been a cooler-than-normal stretch in the Chicago area, with chilly overnight lows and daytime highs only in the 60s. If you?ve been waiting for a warm-up, this week?s forecast has good news.