Tornado Watch, Severe Storm Warning, Flood Watch In Effect As 2nd Round Of Severe Weather Hits Chicago Area

Risks include "damaging winds, a brief tornado or two, and localized torrential rainfall increasing the risk for flash flooding."

Tornado Warning Issued For Kendall, Will And Grundy Counties

The weather service said a severe storm capable of producing a tornado was located near Morris, moving east.

Threat Of Destructive Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Loom As Heat Index Climbs In Chicago Area

Peak heat index values in the upper 90s to locally 100 degrees are also possible.

Stormy, Hot And Humid Weather Expected Through The Week For Chicago Area

Here's when the area will see the greatest threat for severe weather.

Look To The Night Sky For Venus-Jupiter Conjunction

"The sky's two brightest planets" will be "shining together in the west after sunset."

Fire Danger On Thursday Before Storms Return To Chicago Area

"The combination of warm, dry and breezy conditions may cause fires to spread out of control," the weather service said.

When To See Rare Blue Moon In IL; It's Also A Micromoon

The full moon will be bright enough to see with the naked eye if skies are clear.

'Life-Threatening' Swimming Conditions: Chicago Area Weekend Weather

The weather service said a "backdoor front may lead to rip currents along the Illinois shoreline of Lake Michigan on Saturday."

Poor Air Quality Expected Through Wednesday For Chicago Area

Some areas were already reporting "moderate" air quality on Tuesday.

Temps Stay In The 80s All Week For Chicago Area

Conditions will be cooler near the lake, and dangerous swim conditions are expected at Lake Michigan beaches.

High Swim Risk As Chicago Area Memorial Day Weekend Forecast Details Emerge

Here's a look at the weather as the long weekend brings the unofficial start of summer.

Warm Tuesday Before Cold Front Brings Cooler Temps For Rest Of Week

Tuesday could also bring a chance of storms and showers in the afternoon.

Daily Storm Chances As Temps Warm To 80s For Chicago Area

There is a limited thunderstorm risk Friday through Wednesday for the Chicago area.

Storm Chances Return To Chicago Area, Warmer Temps In Store

The warmest day of the week looks to be Tuesday, which has a high of 79 degrees.

Warm Saturday For Chicago Area, Before Slightly Cooler Mother's Day

For those with plans for Mother's Day on Sunday, it should be dry, but slightly cooler than Saturday with a high of 65 degrees.

Storms Monday, Blowing Dust Possible For Chicago Area

Storms are possible late Monday afternoon into the evening, and a few could be strong to severe.

Frosty Temps Before Brief Warm-Up Later This Weekend For Chicago Area

A frost advisory has been issued for most of the Chicago area for early Saturday.

Tornado Threat Possible, Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail To Chicago Area

The primary tornado threat for severe weather will be far south of the Chicago area, mainly south of the Kankakee and Illinois River Valleys

Severe Weather Threat On Monday For Chicago Area

Adjustments in the forecast are likely since the storm system is still four days away, the weather service noted.

Severe Stomach Virus On The Rise In Illinois: What To Know

Rates of rotavirus have been steadily increasing since January, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.

Freeze Warning Starts Off The Week Before Warm Temperatures Return To Chicago Area

Temperatures will hit 80 degrees later in the week.

At Least 14 Tornadoes Confirmed In IL After Friday's Storms

The fastest peaked at 130 mph.

Tornado Watch In Effect For Chicago Area

Flood warnings were also in effect in several parts of the suburbs.

More Severe Storms Possible Wednesday For Chicago Area

Storms could bring severe weather threats including damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding.

Tornado Watch Issued For Northern Illinois

The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Severe Weather To Hit As 'Summer-Like Pattern' Comes To Chicago Area

Highs in the 80s are expected during the work week, as well as periods of possibly severe storms.

Stormy Weather On The Way To Chicago Area As Warmer Temps Return

Here's when severe weather could hit and how likely it is, according to the National Weather Service.

Chilly Start To Week Before Milder Temperatures Return To Chicago Area

Temps will be chilly on Monday and Tuesday, before weather turns more mild and rainy.

See Lyrid Meteors, Comets In IL In April: Best Times To Watch

The skies over Illinois will be lit up with a variety of astronomical phenomena in April.

Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of Chicago Area

The main threats with the storms will be damaging wind and hail, as well as tornadoes.

Tornado, Wind And Hail Threat With Possible Severe Storms Thursday For Chicago Area

The severe threat is mainly for the afternoon and evening hours on Thursday.

Another Round Of Storms Possible Tuesday Afternoon, Evening

Storms are expected between 3 and 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Daily Storm Chances, Temps Near 80 For Chicago Area

Strong to severe storms are possible Monday night and Tuesday.

Severe Storms Likely As Temperatures Plunge In Chicago Area

The storms could bring 60 mph winds and damaging hail. Here's when the severe weather is expected to hit the Chicago area.

Month-By-Month Spring, Summer Forecast Released For Illinois

The NOAA's Climate Prediction Center released its seasonal temperature outlook for May, June and July.

Severe Storms Could Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds To Chicago Area Thursday

Here's when and where storms are expected to hit.

Severe Storm Threat Follows Potential 80-Degree Weather In Chicago Area

The highest chances for storms are near and south of Interstate 80, according to the weather service.

Warming Temps Could Hit 80s Before Cold Front Moves Into Chicago Area

Thursday also features a chance of storms.

Severe Storm Potential Increasing In Illinois Due To Climate Changes: Study

In just 2024 alone, Illinois had nine severe storm billion-dollar disasters.

Temps In The 70s Expected Through Weekend Before Cooldown For Chicago Area

A cold front will move through the area on Sunday, which will bring "a cooler start to next week," the weather service said.