Articles filed under Severe Weather
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Lack of warning, software error kept tornado sirens silent in NapervilleAug 05, 2022 1:00 am - Outdoor warning sirens in Naperville failed to activate during a July tornado because of a mistake in software installed in April, city officials say. Another reason is ...
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Appalachian flooding deaths set to climb; more rain forecastJul 29, 2022 1:00 am - JACKSON, Ky. - Trapped homeowners swam to safety and others were rescued by boat as record flash flooding killed at least 16 people in eastern Kentucky and swamped entir...
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Stifling humidity expected today with damaging thunderstorms forecast laterJul 05, 2022 1:00 am - A heat advisory is in effect from noon today through 8 p.m., with intense humidity levels expected to drive the heat index in most suburbs up to 110 degrees. High temper...
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One year later, some Woodridge residents still struggling with effects of tornadoJun 19, 2022 1:00 am - Driving through Woodridge, visitors see beautiful homes and a clean community. But inside those homes are families still suffering from the effects of the EF-3 tornado t...
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Timeline: How the tornado in Naperville and Woodridge unfolded one year agoJun 18, 2022 1:00 am - One year ago, a Father's Day tornado - the strongest tornado to hit the metro region since 2015 - inflicted miles of damage as it tore through southern DuPage County. Co...
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Staying safe in extreme heat: 'Check in on each other'Jun 14, 2022 5:00 am - The heat wave sweeping across the area today and Wednesday is expected to break 100 degrees for the first time in a decade, and officials advise staying inside as much a...
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With dangerous heat headed our way, how bad is your air conditioner for the environment?Jun 14, 2022 5:00 am - As parts of the Chicago area respond to dangerously high temperatures this week, millions of air-conditioning units will kick into action to provide much-needed relief, ...
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Tornado hit Schaumburg and Roselle areas Monday, weather service saysJun 14, 2022 1:00 am - Amid widespread storm damage - including from a tornado - and an extreme-heat warning, several suburbs are looking at multiday cleanups and power outages that could last...
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Where to find cooling centers in the suburbs during the heat warningJun 14, 2022 1:00 am - An extreme-heat warning is active in most of Illinois until 8 p.m. Wednesday, and weather and town officials are encouraging people to stay indoors and in air-conditione...
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Lightning strike causes house fire in AlgonquinJun 13, 2022 1:00 am - A home in Algonquin caught fire after being struck by lightning Monday evening. At 5:57 p.m., Algonquin firefighters responded to the 600 block of Chelsea Drive, accordi...