Hurricane Erin churns offshore, triggers evacuations and dangerous surf in North Carolina
Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds, isn?t expected to make U.S. landfall ? but it?s already creating dangerous conditions along the Atlantic coast. From towering waves up to 15 feet to double red flag warnings keeping swimmers out of the water, North Carolina?s Outer Banks are on high alert. More than 1,000 people have evacuated ahead of the storm, with officials warning of flooding threats made worse by an upcoming new moon and high tides.
Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds, isn?t expected to make U.S. landfall ? but it?s already creating dangerous conditions along the Atlantic coast. From towering waves up to 15 feet to double red flag warnings keeping swimmers out of the water, North Carolina?s Outer Banks are on high alert. More than 1,000 people have evacuated ahead of the storm, with officials warning of flooding threats made worse by an upcoming new moon and high tides.
Major flooding devastates Chicago's Southwest Side, alders urge action
In what has become a dangerous and frustrating pattern, residents on Chicago's Southwest Side are again facing major flood damage from heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday.
In what has become a dangerous and frustrating pattern, residents on Chicago's Southwest Side are again facing major flood damage from heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday.
Johnson meets with Chicago residents after more heavy rainfall, flooding
Gage Park residents are struggling with flooding every time it rains and as aging infrastructure continues to fail.
Gage Park residents are struggling with flooding every time it rains and as aging infrastructure continues to fail.
Northwest Indiana mayor describes damage as town hit hard by storms
Several streets were closed Tuesday in Hammond due to flooding. The police department issued a warning to drivers on social media:
Several streets were closed Tuesday in Hammond due to flooding. The police department issued a warning to drivers on social media:
Chicago weather: Clouds and cool temps today, but sunny stretch ahead
Cooler today, but sunny skies take over Wednesday through Monday across Chicagoland.
Cooler today, but sunny skies take over Wednesday through Monday across Chicagoland.
Sunny stretch ahead for Chicagoland
Kaitlin Cody has your Chicago weather update!
Kaitlin Cody has your Chicago weather update!
Hurricane Erin update: Powerful storm tracks closer to US
Hurricane Erin is gaining strength in the Atlantic, with new forecasts showing the massive storm tracking closer to the U.S. coast in the coming days.
Hurricane Erin is gaining strength in the Atlantic, with new forecasts showing the massive storm tracking closer to the U.S. coast in the coming days.
Chicago mayor meets with residents after heavy rainfall, flooding
After heavy overnight downpours caused flooding, Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Chicago residents on Tuesday to hear their concerns.
After heavy overnight downpours caused flooding, Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Chicago residents on Tuesday to hear their concerns.
Hurricane Erin prompts evacuations in North Carolina
Thousands of people evacuated the Outer Banks as Hurricane Erin stirs in the Atlantic.
Thousands of people evacuated the Outer Banks as Hurricane Erin stirs in the Atlantic.
Chicago-area flooding: Rainfall totals after heavy storms
Heavy rain and flash flooding overnight left major streets across the Chicago area waterlogged Tuesday morning, forcing traffic delays and CTA bus reroutes.
Heavy rain and flash flooding overnight left major streets across the Chicago area waterlogged Tuesday morning, forcing traffic delays and CTA bus reroutes.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
BP Whiting Refinery impacted by heavy storms
The BP Whiting Refinery reported its operations were impacted by the thunderstorms overnight.
The BP Whiting Refinery reported its operations were impacted by the thunderstorms overnight.
Suburban Chicago school to hold e-learning today due to storm damage
Oswego East High School will remain closed Tuesday as crews continue repairs from storm damage sustained during Monday night’s severe weather.
Oswego East High School will remain closed Tuesday as crews continue repairs from storm damage sustained during Monday night’s severe weather.
NW Indiana schools to start 2 hours late due to severe storms, flooding
Schools in Whiting will operate on a two-hour-delayed schedule Tuesday due to overnight storms and flooding.
Schools in Whiting will operate on a two-hour-delayed schedule Tuesday due to overnight storms and flooding.
Chicago weather: Flood advisories linger before cooler late-summer stretch
Storms are tapering off around Chicago, making way for cooler, sunny late-summer weather later this week.
Storms are tapering off around Chicago, making way for cooler, sunny late-summer weather later this week.
Chicago weather: Tuesday morning forecast
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
Chicago leaders urge action to recover from flash floods
Flash flooding has causes devastation in recent months in Chicago and multiple aldermen are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson for financial help to assist families affected.
Flash flooding has causes devastation in recent months in Chicago and multiple aldermen are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson for financial help to assist families affected.
PHOTOS: Multiple rounds of storms, rain rip through Chicago area
Multiple rounds of storms and heavy rain ripped through the Chicago area on Monday, leading to advisories and warnings throughout the day.
Multiple rounds of storms and heavy rain ripped through the Chicago area on Monday, leading to advisories and warnings throughout the day.
Chicago weather: Flooding concerns will linger through tonight
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Chicago weather: Flooding concerns will linger through tonight
Severe storms are passing through the Chicago area Monday evening, prompting several watches and warnings.
Severe storms are passing through the Chicago area Monday evening, prompting several watches and warnings.