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Severe storms leave downed trees, power outages, ground stops in wake
A line of severe thunderstorms raced through the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon, downing trees, causing power outages, and forcing ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports.
Over 4" of rain fell in less than 90 minutes on Chicago's West Side Tuesday
A Chicago flash flood warning went out Tuesday night as the city experienced some of its heaviest rain since 2023. More than 4 inches fell in less than 90 minutes on the West Side.
Severe thunderstorm warnings issued in Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana
Warnings have been issued for Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.
Chicago under Extreme Heat Warning, Heat Advisory and Watch issued for suburbs
Cook County and Chicago are under an Extreme Heat Warning starting Saturday morning, a Heat Advisory has been issued for the entire rest of the Chicago area, and an Extreme Heat Watch in parts of Northwest Indiana.
Rain keeps falling in Chicago area, prompting Flash Flood Warning Wednesday evening
A line of strong thunderstorms brought a tornado watch, flood watch and heavy downpours to the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon.
Air Quality Alert issued as Canadian wildfire smoke follows cold front into area
An Air Quality Alert is in effect as Canadian wildfire smoke has been blown in behind a slow-moving rain system and cold front.
Storms pass through area Tuesday night, road flooding possible in Chicago Wednesday
There is the possibility of some ponding and flooding on low-lying roads as waves of steady rain come through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Chicago's summer severe weather season could be worse than normal
Summer is Chicago's wettest season and a time when severe storms and tornadoes are most common. There are two reasons why 2025 may be worse than normal.
Rare dust storm blows through Chicago area
The National Weather Service said it was only the second time its Chicago office ever issued a dust storm warning.
Severe thunderstorms pound Chicago area, leave damage in wake
Downed trees were scattered across roads and thousands were without power after a line of destructive storms hit the city.
How National Weather Service staffing shortages are already making weather forecasts worse
Many NWS offices are now short-staffed, following recent Department of Government Efficiency-ordered staff cuts and voluntary early retirements.
Heavy rain could cause flooding, followed by possible thunderstorms
Heavy rain that started overnight continues Thursday, bringing a risk of flooding before a round possible thunderstorms moves in.
Chicago weather: Friday morning wind chills as low as -15, evening snow chances
Early Friday morning, wind chills are dipping as low as 15 below.
Severe storm chances decreasing Monday night
The chance of severe storms hitting the Chicago area Monday night has lessened.