Articles filed under Severe Weather
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Images: Western WildfiresAug 23, 2013 10:43 am - ...
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Warning expires as system moves through suburbsJul 22, 2013 10:52 pm - The National Weather Service let its severe thunderstorm warning for Kane and McHenry counties expire at 11:30 p.m. Rain that’s perhaps heavy in spots will be moving thr...
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No power, downed trees remain after Friday’s stormJul 20, 2013 11:04 am - Thousands of homes and businesses remained without power Saturday in the Northwest suburbs, and ComEd officials said it could take until about 3 p.m. Sunday to return th...
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It's so hot out ... we held a contestJul 19, 2013 1:00 pm - Everyone complains about the weather, but no one ever does anything about it ... In reality, there's not a lot we can do except complain, and maybe have some fun with it...
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Storms fade away, but bring a little reliefJul 18, 2013 8:00 am - Storms brought a little relief Thursday for the steamy Chicago area, but a heat advisory remains in effect through Friday evening before cooler weather arrives for the w...
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New mobile website available in emergenciesJul 11, 2013 9:08 pm - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinoisans can now use their smartphones or tablets to get information on emergency preparedness or where to get help in a disaster. The Illinois Em...
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Emergency info available via mobile deviceJul 10, 2013 10:34 am - A new mobile version of a website launched by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency enables mobile device users to access information about emergency preparedness and...
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Galveston uses pesky seaweed to fight storm surgeJul 06, 2013 4:04 pm - GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston beach-goers have long tiptoed around massive piles of seaweed, often using their children’s plastic beach toys and a few well-chosen expleti...
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Why this heat wave’s so scary and what’s behind itJul 01, 2013 5:34 pm - WASHINGTON — Excessive heat is the No. 1 weather killer in the United States and it’s at its most dangerous when it doesn’t cool down at night. The current heat wave ove...
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Images: Arizona WildfiresJul 01, 2013 2:12 pm - ...