severe weather
Illinois Requires Annual Severe Weather Drills At Schools
In case you’re wondering, after seeing the devastation in Oklahoma this week, Illinois schools are required by the State Board of Education to conduct severe weather drills once a year.
NWS Issues Flood Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the entire Chicago area and Northwest Indiana.
Storms Result In Hundreds Of Canceled Flights In Chicago
With a series of thunderstorms moving through the Chicago area on Wednesday, airlines have canceled hundreds of flights at O’Hare International Airport.
Scientists: Severity Of Recent Storms More Proof Of Climate Change
Scientists in the Chicago area said Friday the kind of tumultuous weather we’ve been having is just more evidence of global warming, and a reason to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
More Storms Coming This Afternoon
A round of storms overnight ripped down some trees in the Chicago area, and more storms hit the area just in time for the morning rush.
Severe Thunderstorms Pass Through Chicago Area
Severe thunderstorms passing through the Chicago area are expected to give way to cooler temperatures this evening.
Warm And Pleasant Afternoon; Thunderstorms For Some This Evening
The clouds earlier in the morning have given way to sunny and pleasant skies, but some areas could be seeing thunderstorms later.
Fallen Tree Traps Woman In Vehicle
A large tree fell on a vehicle, trapping a person inside Sunday afternoon in the North Side Sauganash neighborhood.
60 Kayakers Rescued From Chicago River
More than 60 kayakers were rescued from the Chicago River Sunday afternoon after their kayaks flipped due to stormy weather conditions.
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.
Severe Thunderstorm, 60 MPH Winds Headed To West, Northwest ‘Burbs
A thunderstorm bringing winds up to 60 miles per hour will blow through parts of the northwest and west suburban Chicago area Tuesday night.
Cooler Temperatures Take Over, Chance Of Rain Persists Through Saturday
The worst of the severe weather is over now, but a chance of rain and even severe weather persists, and the temperate 80s are gone for the foreseeable future.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Afternoon
Bermuda shorts have been the perfect attire so far for Thursday, but severe thunderstorms could be breezing in later in the afternoon.
Rain To Continue, Thunderstorms Possible
Rain will continue through the midday hours Wednesday, and thunderstorms could be cracking through the area later in the afternoon.
Temperatures To Climb To Upper 60s; Chance Of Afternoon Rain
On Tuesday morning, you might have felt as if you would blow away, as high and chilly winds gusted through the city for a second day. But as the afternoon goes on, temperatures will climb to the mid- to upper 60s.
“Very Heavy Rain,’’ Gusty Winds Moving Into Area
A severe thunderstorm warning remains is in effect for northwestern Cook and southern Lake counties that could produce “deadly lightning’’ and quarter-sized hail to the area, according to the National Weather Service.
Oppressive Heat To Give Way To Storms
The heat may seem on the oppressive side on Tuesday, but not to worry – there will soon be a break.
More Sweltering Heat, Storms For New Work Week
If you’re sick and tired of the heat and storms, you won’t be too thrilled with the weather for the beginning of this work week.
Metra’s Storm Delays Partly Due To UP Safety Rules
Metra has been rolling with the punches in severe weather the past few weeks, the same as everyone else. But the recent storms have underscored a difference that is creating delays for commuters.
Thousands Without Power After Storm
Trains have been stopped and thousands are without power after severe weather, which prompted tornado warnings, moved through the Chicago area Tuesday evening.
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