Tornado warning Chicago

As the severe weather leaves, extreme heat will follow. Temperatures in the high 90s will hit Chicago on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Three Chicago women died in a Rogers Park senior housing facility during a heat wave last month. The hot weather could set local records. But it will feel even hotter.

The warning is in effect until at least 7:15 p.m. Monday, according to an emergency alert. Residents should quickly take shelter in a basement or interior ...

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A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Streamwood at 6:13 p.m. and was moving southeast at 30 mph, the weather service said.

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A tornado warning has been issued for northeastern Cook and northeastern Kane counties until 6:45 p.m..

A Weather Alert is in effect due to dangerous heat in the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. A daily record high is expected on Wednesday with a high of 97° in Chicago. Lows will be warm in the low 70s. For tonight, an isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible through the late evening. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the area through Wednesday evening. Meantime, Tuesday's high could flirt with 100 degrees, with a forecast temp of 98.

The Chicago area could potentially see several rounds of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, with severe weather potentially impacting the area in the.

CHICAGO — Ahead of a potential extreme heat wave this week, the skies erupted in the Chicago area Monday afternoon and evening – prompting several tornado ...

A supercell thunderstorm ripped through the Chicago area, prompting tornado warnings and leaving widespread wind damage from Illinois to Indiana.

A south track would bring severe weather to portions of the area bringing destructive winds & damaging hail. If possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or in the evenings if you work or will be spending time outside. DFSS will provide free face coverings for guests who do not have one and want to utilize the cooling areas. Throngs of people looking for shelter scrambled to the airport's lowest level. Dangerous heat and humidity will arrive this week with peak heat index values over 100°F. Heat-related illnesses may develop in fewer than 30 minutes after strenuous outdoor activity. Several Metra lines temporarily suspended service as the storm blew through. A complex of storms is expected to move across the Upper Midwest on Monday, but uncertainty remains in storm track. A favorable direction spared the village mayor's own home. We're just grateful it fell away from the house." And with good reason. Residents are advised to take extra precautions, including drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned areas and staying out of the sun. "Roselle, they take care of each other.

Update 8:15PM CDT… Tornado Warning has expired as storm has weakened and moved se. Update 7:59PM CDT… ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM ...

Though initial reports indicate no tornado touched down in the region, strong winds knocked out power to thousands.

Thousands were jolted by Weather Service warnings sent to cellphones that read: “Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. The city also received numerous reports of felled trees, making some roads impassable and covering cars with branches. A ground stop was ordered at O’Hare by the Federal Aviation Administration. Ready for reform? More than 43,000 customers remained without power Tuesday morning. Tornado warnings sounded as storms ripped through the Chicago area Monday evening, with winds reaching up to 90 mph in Chicago and knocking out power to thousands.