Articles filed under Severe Weather
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Excessive heat watch continues todayJul 20, 2016 1:00 am - An excessive heat watch will be in effect for the suburbs through 7 p.m. today, according to accuweather.com. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s Friday, with...
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Expert: Give trees, lawns some extra attention during heat waveJul 20, 2016 1:00 am - Tips on keeping family members and pets safe through the coming heat wave have been abundant, but outdoor plants and trees need special attention during such high temper...
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Constable: When Cubs beat Mets, do they beat heat jinx of '69?Jul 20, 2016 1:00 am - The temperature topped 90 degrees at a sweltering Wrigley Field, headlines read "Cubs melt in heat, lose to Mets," and New York took two of three games against the first...
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Strong storms expected this afternoon, eveningJul 17, 2016 1:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Thunderstorms with winds up to 60 mph and perhaps large hail are headed to the Chicago area. National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Donofrio says th...
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Woodfield Mall declared 'StormReady'Jul 08, 2016 1:00 am - Woodfield Mall management has announced that, through continued efforts to increase shopper safety in the face of severe weather, it has been awarded the designations of...
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Scattered thunderstorms possible tonight into ThursdayJul 06, 2016 1:00 am - Hot and humid conditions this afternoon could lead to more severe thunderstorms in the suburbs this evening, the National Weather Service is reporting. Storms could incl...
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Storms bring damage, flooding to suburbsJun 23, 2016 1:00 am - Parts of the suburbs spent Thursday morning cleaning up from the previous night's storms that caused scattered flooding and damage, including the collapse of a canopy co...
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Heavy storms expected to hit the suburbsJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - Severe storms packed with the possibility of hail and tornadoes are in the forecast this afternoon for the suburbs, officials said. The first round of storms is forecas...
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Lightning strike injures roofers in LibertyvilleJun 13, 2016 1:00 am - Two roofers were hospitalized for observation Monday after a lightning strike at Libertyville High School, authorities said. A crew of about eight or nine workers was at...
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Into the 90s today, Saturday; at least one pool opening earlyJun 10, 2016 5:40 am - Sweltering weather could cause some June swoons. Forecasters predict temperatures to surge into the 90s today and Saturday before dropping back into the high 70s on Sun...