Tornado Watch Extended For Chicago Area

With a 2nd line of storms moving in, ComEd says its crews are preparing for power outages.

Temps Near 70 But Rain, Storms Usher In Cold Front: IL Weekend Weather

Saturday will bring chances of rain and thunderstorms before conditions eventually dry out on Sunday as the sun finally shows up.

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak: When To Look Up In Illinois

Sometimes spelled “Eta Aquarids,” the long-running meteor shower offers the last chance to see shooting star shows until late July in IL.

Planets Aligned: Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Mars Parade Across IL Skies

The best chance to see the planets align is in the morning hours over the next few days but there are chances of rain several times.

Steamy Summer Ahead With Severe Weather Threats: See Illinois Forecast

AccuWeather forecasters are predicting 18-24 days with temperatures reaching 90 degrees and Illinois faces higher threats of summer storms.

Probe Of Deadly Amazon Warehouse Collapse Finds Worker Safety Risks

Six employees were killed when a tornado hit the Edwardsville, Illinois Amazon warehouse in December 2021.

Colder Temps Than Normal, Possible Frost Or Freeze Coming: IL Weather

Temperatures will hover in the upper 40s and low 50s to start the week before rain and more mild air will return later and into the weekend.

Sun, Wind And 80s Before More Rain, Drop In Temps: IL Weekend Weather

The Chicago area will see its warmest air on Saturday when temperatures will reach the mid-80s before rain, thunderstorms arrive Sunday.

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2022 Brings Fireballs To Illinois Skies

Find a dark — and ideally elevated — spot to take a peek at the Lyrid meteor shower in the Chicago area.

Wet Snow To End Easter Sunday Before Cold Work Week: Illinois Weather

There could be a big warm-up before next weekend, but first, here's what time the snow will hit.

Illinois Again In Line For 2024 Total Eclipse Of The Sun, Experts Say

Sky-gazers can mark April 8, 2024, on their calendars for the astrological event, best viewed in southern Illinois near Carbondale.

2022 Tornado Activity Expected To Be High: See Illinois Forecast

This tornado season is already shaping up to be an active one — and Illinois could be in the path of severe storms.

60 MPH 'Peak Gusts' Could Damage Trees, Power Lines: Illinois Weather

Winds will increase in the Chicago area as the afternoon goes on.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Will, Kendall, DuPage Counties

Winds could gust up to 60 MPH as severe weather that could produce tornadoes for parts of Illinois settles in for the evening hours.

50 MPH Winds Possible, Decreased Tornado Threat: IL Storm Timeline

Temperatures are expected to reach 70 degrees Wednesday but some areas south of Chicago could see strong thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Tornadoes Possible Amid 'Increasing Threat' Of Storms: IL Weather

Temperatures Wednesday will reach 70 degrees, but some areas of Illinois could see damaging winds that are capable of producing tornadoes.

Plenty Of Rain, Temperatures Climb To 70 Before Cool-Off: IL Weather

Forecasters are predicting chances of rain for three straight days before wet weather gives way to sun and colder temperatures for Easter.

Spring Showers, Possibly Mixed With Snow, Then Sun: IL Weekend Weather

A warm-up is coming next week, but not before another day of gloomy weather followed by a sunny Sunday, then more rain and storms.

Sizzling Summer For Illinois? See Farmers' Almanac Forecast

Scorching heat is expected in many parts of the U.S., but here's the outlook for Illinois.

Northern Lights May Be Visible Over Illinois

The aurora borealis could be visible as far as south as the northern tip of Illinois this week.

Hang Onto Your Hats As Warm Temps, Rain, Snow Move In: IL Weather

Wednesday brings temperatures near 70, but high winds and thunderstorms will make for unsettled conditions before snow is possible Thursday.

Rain Ahead, Snow Possible After Brief Warm-Up: IL Weather

Temperatures will remain below average before the mid-60s arrive Wednesday and give way to a blustery mix of snow, rain and cold.

Blustery, Unseasonably Cold Temperatures For Weekend: IL Weather

The weekend could kick off with scattered overnight snow showers before cold air and winter-like conditions stick around Saturday, Sunday.

Snow Could Accumulate After Rainy Week: Illinois Weather

Snow could start Thursday night into Friday, with possible snow squalls severely limiting visibility for drivers.

Warm, But Rainy Week Ahead For Illinois

Rainy weather is expected throughout the week, including some chances for thunderstorms on Monday, Tuesday night, and Wednesday.

Temps Soar To 70s: Illinois Easter Weekend Weather

Highs in the 50s are expected on Friday, 60s on Saturday and a high near 75 degrees on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Temps See-Saw From 60s To 40s: IL Weather

Temperatures will go up and down this week in a common spring-like pattern, according to the weather service.

Rain, Storms Possible As Temps Return To 50s: IL Weather

Storms are expected on Saturday afternoon and evening, before the weather dries out on Sunday.

Spring Temps Hit Illinois: 66 Degrees Expected, Possible Storms

With the warmer temps, there is also a chance of rain and even a thunderstorm later this week.

Highs In The 60s, Big Warm Up Expected For Illinois

Temperatures in the 60s are possible Monday and Tuesday after a mild and dry weekend.

Temps Near 50, Sunny Skies: IL Weekly Weather

Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week with a high of 54, according to the weather service.

Temps In The 50s As February Ends: IL Weather

Some light rain or snow is possible Friday night, before things dry out for the rest of the weekend, according to the weather service.

Warmer Temps Thaw Out Illinois, 50s Possible Saturday

According to the weather service, milder daytime highs will continue the thaw, but colder nighttime temps will limit rapid melting.

44 Degrees Possible Tuesday; No More Snow For Illinois?

After more than two weeks of sub-freezing temps, the Chicago area saw temps above 32 degrees on Sunday.

Snowiest 3 Weeks In Over 40 Years: National Weather Service

The forecast for the week ahead looks clear of snow, except for Sunday, when accumulating snow is possible.

1st Day Of Spring Is Coming: How Warm Will It Feel In Illinois?

The Farmers’ Almanac’s extended spring forecast is out, giving Illinois residents a peek at when it will start warming up around here.

When Snow Will Stop, Timing For Heaviest Snowfall In Illinois

Some areas are expected to get up to 13 inches of snow by Tuesday as wind chills of minus 10 to minus 20 are possible.

Foot Of Snow, -25 Wind Chill Possible For Some Areas: IL Weather

Winds chill of 25 below zero are also expected Sunday night into Monday.

'Hazardous' Travel Likely As Snow Returns, Cold Persists

Snow is expected to begin Friday evening and continue Saturday, the weather service said. The bitter cold will continue through the weekend.

Bitterly Cold Temperatures To Chill Illinois For Days

Nightly temperatures are expected to be below zero for much of the state for the entire week.