Weather

Severe Storms and Triple-Digit Heat Index Expected Across Chicago Area This Week

Severe Storms and Triple-Digit Heat Index Expected Across Chicago Area This Week

CHICAGO — The National Weather Service is forecasting severe storms and sweltering heat for the Chicago area starting Tuesday and continuing through the weekend, ...

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Severe Weather Alert: Illinois Faces Enhanced Storm Risk on Wednesday

Severe Weather Alert: Illinois Faces Enhanced Storm Risk on Wednesday

ILLINOIS — The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed much of Illinois under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for ...

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Strong Storms Possible Tuesday and Wednesday Across Chicago Region, NWS Warns

Strong Storms Possible Tuesday and Wednesday Across Chicago Region, NWS Warns

CHICAGO — Residents across the Chicago region are being urged to stay weather-aware this week as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an ...

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Illinois at Risk for Severe Storms Midweek as SPC Issues Early 15% Outlook

Illinois at Risk for Severe Storms Midweek as SPC Issues Early 15% Outlook

ILLINOIS — Forecasters are warning of a potential severe weather outbreak across Illinois and surrounding Midwest states on Wednesday, June 18, as models signal ...

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Warm Weekend Ahead After Cloudy Start: Chicago Forecast Update

Warm Weekend Ahead After Cloudy Start: Chicago Forecast Update

CHICAGO — After a gray and overcast start to Saturday, the weather in Chicago is expected to make a sunny turnaround by the afternoon, ...

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Chicago Weather: Storms on the Horizon as Weekend Nears

Chicago Weather: Storms on the Horizon as Weekend Nears

CHICAGO — After a stretch of muggy mornings and rising humidity, scattered showers and isolated storms are making a return to the city — ...

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Rare Dust Storm in Illinois Raises Alarm About Climate and Agricultural Practices

Rare Dust Storm in Illinois Raises Alarm About Climate and Agricultural Practices

CHICAGO — A powerful and unusual dust storm swept through central Illinois in mid-May, triggering zero-visibility warnings for areas as far north as Chicago ...

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Chicago’s 2025 Summer Weather Could Be Worse Than Usual — Here’s Why

Chicago’s 2025 Summer Weather Could Be Worse Than Usual — Here’s Why

CHICAGO — As Chicagoans head back to beaches, festivals, and farmers markets, forecasters are urging caution. According to meteorologist David Yeomans with CBS News ...

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Chicago Weather Forecast: 90s Heat Hits Wednesday, Storms to Follow Later This Week

Chicago Weather Forecast: 90s Heat Hits Wednesday, Storms to Follow Later This Week

CHICAGO — After days of warm-up, Wednesday brings the peak of the heat wave across the Chicagoland area, with highs expected to reach near ...

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Chicago Weather Alert: 90° Heat Today, Thunderstorm Chances Return Friday

Chicago Weather Alert: 90° Heat Today, Thunderstorm Chances Return Friday

CHICAGO — The city is set to experience a hot summer day with highs expected to reach 86–91°F in many neighborhoods, according to the ...

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