Storms roll into Chicago area, tear roof off Mt. Prospect apartment building
Strong storms swept through the Chicago area Saturday evening, bringing torrential rain, hail, and damaging winds, causing significant damage in several suburbs.
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Strong storms swept through the Chicago area Saturday evening, bringing torrential rain, hail, and damaging winds, causing significant damage in several suburbs.
Sunny hotter and more humid Friday with highs in the low 90s. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
A Flood Watch was in effect for most of the area through midnight Tuesday night.
The latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Hot and humid with highs in the mid-90s Saturday, but the heat index will make it feel closer to 100.
Muggy and warm Friday night with lows in the upper 70s. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Hot and humid with a chance for storms later in the day Thursday. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
The latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Muggy and mostly cloudy Thursday night. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Hazy with mild temperatures in Chicago Tuesday. Highs in the mid-80s, but it will be cooler by the lake.
The latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team, from meteorologist David Yeomans.
Mild temperatures Friday but an Air Quality Alert remains in place. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Most of the Chicago area is under a Flood Watch as lines of strong storms bring rainfall of 1 to 2 inches to the area. Some areas south could see 3 to 5 inches of rain. Flash flooding is a strong concern .
Torrential downpours could bring rain rates of one to two inches per hour.
More rain Saturday with highs in the low 80s. A flood watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Chicago residents are cleaning up after strong storms with hard rains caused flash flooding Friday, especially on the South Side.
Scattered downpours continue Friday night into Saturday morning. Lows in the low 70s. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Sudden heavy rain Friday flooded many southwest suburbs like Bridgeview and Summit.
Periods of rain and storms Thursday night as a cold front brings temperatures down from near-record highs. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
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Dangerously hot and humid Wednesday, with record warm lows overnight in the upper 70s. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire Chicago area.
A Heat Advisory is in effect as highs in the 90s and humidity will push the heat index past 100 degrees. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
A heat advisory is in effect for the Chicago area, with humidity driving the heat index up to 105-115 degrees.
Muggy with a storm chance Tuesday night, before dangerous heat arrives Wednesday. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
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