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: Partly cloudy, lows of 13 Tuesday night
Temps will climb to above freezing on Friday, before they crash again by the weekend.
Severe storm chances decreasing Monday night
The chance of severe storms hitting the Chicago area Monday night has lessened.
Warm, partly sunny Thursday for Chicago area
Clouds increase tonight with showers, possibly by daybreak.
Dry weather continues Thursday, with big temperature ranges across Chicagoland
While the far southwestern suburbs hover around 80 degrees, Chicago's temperatures fall into the 50s by late afternoon.
Mostly clear with light winds for Chicago area Monday evening
A chance for showers and storms on Tuesday with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s.
System weakens as showers and thunderstorms move into Chicago area
A tornado watch was issued for much of the evening for some counties adjacent to the Chicago area, but has been dropped.
Chance of severe storms Friday night, daytime highs near 80 degrees
Chicago weather Friday will see temperatures soar near 80 degrees before the warm, wet air mass collides with a cold front that could produce severe thunderstorms.
Isolated strong storms overnight, severe threat late Friday in Chicago
An isolated strong storm may wander into our area overnight tonight, mainly north of I-88, but most will remain dry, mild, and windy as south winds prime the atmosphere for Friday's storm threat.