National Weather Service
Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Serves As Reminder To Prepare For Disasters
“Tornado sheltering basics involved three steps – get in, get down and cover-up. The overall goal is to avoid flying and falling debris by putting as many barriers between you and the tornado as possible,” according to one expert at the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
Winter Storm Buries Central Illinois, Largely Misses Chicago Area
A winter storm that buried much of central Illinois in heavy snow largely missed the Chicago area Sunday and early Monday. The storm prompted many schools and universities downstate to cancel classes, and police advised people not to drive in that part of the state unless it’s an emergency.
Winter Storm Blankets Chicago With Heavy Snow
Snow plows were out in force, hundreds of flights have been cancelled at the city’s airports, and many area schools were closed on Tuesday, amid a storm that could drop up to 10 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Brings Sleet, Snow, Freezing Rain To Chicago
A winter storm bringing a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and heavy snow is bearing down on the Chicago area, and could make for a messy afternoon commute.
Storm Brings Moderate Snow, But Still Hampers Morning Commute
Snow continued to blanket the Chicago region Friday morning, making driving conditions more hazardous for commuters, officials said.
Winter Weather Advisory For Chicago Area
A winter weather advisory is in effect tonight for the Chicago area.
‘Significant Winter Storm’ Could Dump Five Inches By Friday
A “significant winter storm” could bring as much as four or five inches of snow to parts of the Chicago area late Thursday and early Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Freezing Rain Hits Chicago
According to CBS 2′s Ed Curran, the storm will create freezing rain that will create a coating of ice that could amount to one to two tenths of an inch.
Snow Mostly A No-Show In Chicago, So Far
The question remains: Why haven’t we had more snow? CBS 2′s Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Weather Service: 20 Percent Chance Of White Christmas
Those dreaming of a white Christmas in Chicago might get a flurry — but it won’t be a winter wonderland.
First Cold-Exposure Death Reported In Chicago
An 83-year-old Chicago woman is the first cold-related death of the season in Cook County.
Winds To Be Joined By Dropping Temperatures, Rain, Snow Showers
Sunday night could be a perfect time to watch a Chicago Bears game … as long as you’re indoors.
Sandy’s Winds And Rain Cause Flood Warnings, Flight And Train Cancellations
As Hurricane Sandy barrels down on the East Coast, Chicago is also feeling its effects, with flights and trains cancelled and people being urged to stay away from the lakefront due to a flood warning.
Severe Thunderstorms Travel Through West Suburbs
The tornado warning was in effect for southeastern DeKalb County, southern Kane County, western Kendall County and northeast LaSalle County until 2:15 p.m.
Freezing Temps Hit Chicago, But Expect Highs In 60s Tuesday
Temperatures dropped below freezing overnight in several parts of Chicagoland–ushering in a slightly earlier-than-normal end to the growing season.
Chicago Weather Forecast: Passing T-Storms, Highs In 70s
Isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the afternoon on Monday, and don’t be surprised to see a non-threatening funnel cloud.
Severe Thunderstorms Pass Through Chicago Area
Severe thunderstorms passing through the Chicago area are expected to give way to cooler temperatures this evening.
Near-Record Heat To Give Way To Rain, Cooler Air
The near-record breaking heat that blanketed the Chicago area on Wednesday is expected to give way to cooler air the remainder of the week.
‘Unusually’ Large Number Of 90-Degree Days In Chicago
Chicago has seen an “unusually large number” of days with 90-degree weather so far this year, the National Weather Service said in a statement issued Sunday.
Severe Storms Could Bring 100 MPH Winds
Severe thunderstorms are moving through Chicago area Sunday that could produce 100 mile per hour winds and quarter size hail, according to the National Weather Service.
Most Popular News
- Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be DelayedHours before a final vote by the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools officials have agreed to back off of plans to close four of the 53 elementary schools targeted for closing at the end of the school year, Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz confirmed Wednesday morning.415
- Boy, 17, Fatally Shot In Back Of The YardsA teenage boy was fatally shot in the South Side Back of the Yards neighborhood Tuesday evening, police said.147
- Police: Man Killed In Jump From Gold Coast BuildingA man jumped to his death early Tuesday from the Gold Coast high-rise building where he lived, authorities said.303
- Police: Man Touches Woman’s Leg At South Loop CTA StationPolice are looking for man who inappropriately touched a woman at a South Loop CTA station Tuesday morning.147
- Rapper Chief Keef Arrested In Georgia Hotel After Staff Smells MarijuanaChicago rapper Chief Keef makes no secret of his fondness for marijuana. The staff at the swanky LeMeridien Atlanta Perimeter hotel doesn’t share that fondness.144
- Florida Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of Bears FanA Florida man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Bears fan who traveled to Jacksonville to see the Bears take on the Jaguars in October.619
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