Weather

Amid three rounds of storms with strong winds and flooding, the Cary Fire Protection District responded to nearly 100 storm-related calls from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

Storms and heavy rains that ripped through the area overnight were on their way out early Sunday, but flooding potential remained.

The roof of a Mount Prospect apartment building was torn off and approximately 60 units displaced after strong storms ripped through the area on Saturday.

Chicago is facing severe storms on Saturday and damaging winds, hail and flash flooding are possible.

Dangerous storms are heading through Illinois and Indiana, with threats including damaging winds, hail, and isolated flash flooding.

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.

Much of the Chicago area will see temperatures into the 90s today, although temps might be a bit cooler near the lake.

Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.

Tomorrow will be partly sunny with the chance of showers and storms.

Official data says Chicagoland’s first half of August has been mostly dry, despite recent flooding. As for this weekend, it'll be a hot one!