Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: 'Beach gone'
As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Video shows conditions in Tinley Park during Tornado Warning
A Tornado Warning was issued in Tinley Park on Tuesday afternoon and video from the suburb showed strong winds and heavy rain swirling in the area.
Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Invest 97L forms, Florida to Louisiana braces for possible tropical storm or Hurricane Helene
According to the National Hurricane Center, the highest chance of tropical development over the next week is in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
Moderate drought declared for most of Chicagoland
A moderate drought was officially declared for most of Chicagoland Thursday morning.
Chicago weather experts explain unprecedented July 15 tornado outbreak
On July 15, the Chicago area saw a perfect storm of its own, but this time on land, with a record-setting number of tornadoes touching down in a single day. In a Fox 32 special report, Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls breaks down exactly what Mother Nature was up to that day.
Weather experts explain unprecedented July 15 tornado outbreak in Chicagoland
On July 15, the Chicago area saw a perfect storm of its own, but this time on land, with a record-setting number of tornadoes touching down in a single day. In a Fox 32 special report, Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls breaks down exactly what Mother Nature was up to that day.
Record-breaking flooding hits North Carolina
A low pressure system off the East Coast brought a historic level of flooding to the Carolina shore on Monday. The National Weather Service said its the type of storm that happens every 200 years or so.
Hurricane Francine leaves behind trail of destruction
Hurricane Francine left a trail of destruction in Louisianna overnight.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in southern Louisiana
Hurricane Francine barreled into southern Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a category 2 storm, making landfall with destructive 100 mph winds and dangerous storm surge along the Bayou state's coastline.
Hurricane Francine to make landfall today
Residents in Louisiana are getting ready for Hurricane Francine to make landfall. People were stocking up at stores this week and the cities were handing out sandbags to prepare for the worst.
Watch: Northern Lights shine bright as lava from volcanic eruption in Iceland shoots into the air
The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.
Disaster Proclamation issued for several Illinois counties after July storms, flooding
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation in several Illinois counties following severe storms and flooding last month.
Evanston storm damage: Cleanup efforts underway
Cleanup efforts are underway in Evanston after a powerful storm Tuesday night left a trail of damage, toppling trees, blocking streets, and littering the area with debris.
Trees on Northwestern's campus toppled during strong storms Tuesday
FOX 32's Nate Rodgers visited Northwestern University's campus on Wednesday and walked amongst the storm debris.
Massive cleanup job underway after storms plow through Des Plaines
Severe storms ripped down trees and knocked out power for thousands of people in Chicago's north suburbs.
Shocking video captures moment falling tree narrowly misses bicyclist in Wisconsin
Dramatic video shows a bicyclist in Milwaukee narrowly avoiding being hit by a falling tree.
Severe storms knock out power for thousands of suburban residents
Many residents of Des Plaines woke up without power Monday after powerful storms took down power lines over night in the northern suburbs.