Why fall should actually begin on September 1
Fall might not officially begin until Sept. 22 with the autumnal equinox, but meteorologists and climatologists actually consider Sept. 1 the beginning of autumn.
Fall might not officially begin until Sept. 22 with the autumnal equinox, but meteorologists and climatologists actually consider Sept. 1 the beginning of autumn.
Fall has gotten hotter in 98% of U.S. cities: Here's where it's worst
New data shows nearly every U.S. city is warming. Here’s where temperatures have risen the most during the fall season.
New data shows nearly every U.S. city is warming. Here’s where temperatures have risen the most during the fall season.
Chicago weather: Meteorological fall welcomed with sunshine, 70s
Chicago’s first day of meteorological fall is sunny and mild — but the coolest air in months is just days away🌤️🍂
Chicago’s first day of meteorological fall is sunny and mild — but the coolest air in months is just days away🌤️🍂
Chicago welcomes meteorological fall with sunshine, 70s
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
What are the worst times to travel home on Labor Day?
The Labor Day holiday weekend is coming to an end, and the last thing you want is to ruin that relaxed and refreshed feeling after taking one last summer vacation by getting stuck in heavy traffic on your way home.
The Labor Day holiday weekend is coming to an end, and the last thing you want is to ruin that relaxed and refreshed feeling after taking one last summer vacation by getting stuck in heavy traffic on your way home.
Chicago weather: A picture perfect Labor Day, but a drastic cooldown is coming
Fox 32's Emily Wahls has your latest weather update.
Fox 32's Emily Wahls has your latest weather update.
Blue Ridge Parkway reopens critical stretch just ahead of fall foliage season
Damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway continuous once again.
Damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway continuous once again.
Chicago weather: Plenty of sunshine, temps in the 70s for Sunday
Despite some lingering clouds early Sunday morning, there is plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures in store.
Despite some lingering clouds early Sunday morning, there is plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures in store.
Chicago Weather: Sunny conditions and temps in the 70s for Sunday
Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for Aug. 31, 2025.
Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for Aug. 31, 2025.
Chicago weather: Fall temperatures continue into next week
Fox 32's Mark Strehl has your latest weather update.
Fox 32's Mark Strehl has your latest weather update.
Chicago Weather; Clouds slow to clear with temps in the low 70s
Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strelh has the forecast for Aug. 30, 2025.
Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strelh has the forecast for Aug. 30, 2025.
Chicago weather: Cloudy start to Saturday, mostly dry conditions
There was plenty of cloud cover to start the weekend which could give way to sunshine later this afternoon.
There was plenty of cloud cover to start the weekend which could give way to sunshine later this afternoon.
Chicago Weather: Cloudy start to Saturday, mostly dry conditions
Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for Aug. 30, 2025.
Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for Aug. 30, 2025.
Chicago weather: Fall temperatures continue
FOX 32 News at 9 brings you the latest breaking stories from across the Chicagoland area.
FOX 32 News at 9 brings you the latest breaking stories from across the Chicagoland area.
Critics wonder what would happen if Hurricane Katrina hit today
Twenty years to the day since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, critics are looking back on the years-long recovery effort that cost taxpayers billions.
Twenty years to the day since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, critics are looking back on the years-long recovery effort that cost taxpayers billions.
Looking back at the horror and heroes in wake of Hurricane Katrina
Today marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Today marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast.
How hurricane forecasting has changed since Katrina
Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.
Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.



















