Air quality alerts issued across Illinois as Chicago ranks worst in the world. But how safe are you inside your home? By Katherine Weaver August 2, 2025 at 8:22 a.m. Although it is recommended to hunker inside during these stretches, experts say indoor air quality...
Records: Highland tornado siren inspections likely lapsed after fire chief’s death By Michelle L. Quinn July 30, 2025 at 4:51 p.m. The Highland Fire Department resumed testing their tornado sirens in April after a tornado tore...
Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know By Audrey McAvoy July 30, 2025 at 8:43 a.m. One of this century’s most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated...
What you need to know about derechos, an uncommon and destructive weather event By Isabella O'Malley July 30, 2025 at 8:29 a.m. Here’s what you need to know about derechos, an uncommon form of extreme weather.
Derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, weather service says By Margery A. Beck July 30, 2025 at 8:29 a.m. Strong storms in an area stretching from the Upper Plains to the Midwest have been...
Several rounds of thunderstorms expected Wednesday as officials warn of high waves at beaches By Deanese Williams-Harris July 30, 2025 at 3:20 p.m. National Weather Service officials are expecting several rounds of thunderstorms to hit the Chicago area,...
Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher July 30, 2025 at 3:24 p.m. Chile upgraded its tsunami warning to the highest level early Wednesday for most of its...
Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific Ocean By Associated Press July 28, 2025 at 10:15 p.m. Two tropical cyclones were swirling across the ocean southeast of Hawaii after developing on Monday...
Heat advisory issued for Chicago area, scattered storms possible By Tess Kenny July 28, 2025 at 4:17 p.m. Monday’s heat advisory is set to expire at 8 p.m. The advisory cautioned heat index...
Damaging, golf ball-size hail will fall more frequently because of climate change, Illinois researchers warn By Adriana Pérez July 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Insurance companies have reported rising hail damage claims from homeowners due to severe storms.