Flood watch issued for Chicago area Friday night into Saturday
A Flood Watch has been issued for the Chicago area, with flash flooding possible in several south and southwest counties as more storms bring torrential ran Friday night into Saturday.
Meteotsunami on Chicago's lakefront creating hazardous conditions
A meteotsunami is impacting Chicago's lakefront and the shore in Northwest Indiana Tuesday afternoon and evening after destructive storms in the area.
At least 3 tornadoes confirmed in south suburbs during Tuesday's storms
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours on Tuesday as severe storms blasted the area.
Destructive storms with winds over 90mph pummel Chicago area
A line of destructive thunderstorms with winds over 90mph barreled through the Chicago area Tuesday. Two tornadoes have been reported.
2 EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in LaSalle County
Two EF-1 tornadoes have been confirmed to have touched down in La Salle County Sunday night.
7 tornadoes confirmed from Monday's severe storms in the Chicago area
The National Weather Service confirmed on Thursday afternoon that seven tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area during Monday's severe storms.
Rounds of storms leave flooding, extensive damage in Chicago area
Another round of storms is sweeping through Chicago, prompting more watches and warnings. An earlier round left a wake of damage and flooding.
Air Quality Alert issued for Chicago area due to high ozone pollution
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for nearly the entire Chicago area for high levels of ozone pollution during enduring hot and stagnant weather.
2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan off North Shore
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Lake Michigan off the coast of Chicago's northern suburbs Wednesday afternoon.
A potentially historic El Niño has developed. Here's what it means for Chicago.
A potentially historic El Niño pattern is no longer just brewing in the Eastern Pacific – it is here.
Holiday weekend storms overwhelmed Chicago's stormwater system
The rain over the July Fourth holiday weekend overwhelmed a massive system meant to handle Chicago's stormwater, causing untreated water to be dumped into area rivers.
Chicago heat wave could bring triple digit heat index for over 5 days
The Chicago area is facing a dangerous heat wave next week, with humidity pushing temperatures into the triple digits for days and posing a real risk to life and health.
Tornado confirmed near Huntley, Illinois, during Wednesday night storms
A tornado was confirmed near Huntley, Illinois, during the severe storms that pounded the Chicago area Wednesday night.
Severe storms prompt tornado warnings in Chicago area
A round of watches and warnings is in effect for parts of the Chicago area, some with the possibility of producing damaging hail and tornadoes.
AI weather modeling could help create more accurate forecasts
Scientists at the University of Chicago are working on AI trained to model weather which could help create better, more accurate forecasts.