Severe weather season is stretching out
Seems like the severe weather season is expanding. That is becoming more clear from our country's perspective but more complicated from a more local view.
Severe weather season is stretching out
The U.S. has seen a large increase in the number of billion-dollar severe storms since 1980. There is an "apparent" rise in the frequency of severe weather reports in Chicago.
I-55 pileup: Victims identified after 'dust storm' causes deadly crashes in south-central Illinois
The identity of the final victim killed in a series of crashes during a windstorm in downstate Illinois was released by state police on Thursday.
Illinois is leading the nation in tornadoes
Illinois is leading the pack when it comes to tornadoes so far this year. It is scary to think there is a lot more left to our "severe weather season".
Suspected tornado flips cars, leaves damage trail in South Florida as storms race across state
The first round of storms triggered severe weather warnings and likely produced a tornado in northern Palm Beach County on Saturday.
Chicago-area emergency personnel gather for tornado disaster drill
It's tornado season and first responders are training for trouble.
Chicago-area emergency personnel gather for tornado simulator disaster drill
It's tornado season and emergency personnel are training for trouble. Police, firefighters, utility workers and the Salvation Army gathered for a disaster drill Wednesday in Evanston.
Quiet now but Chicago is only near the start of severe weather season
Chicago is only just at the beginning of severe weather season. Take time now to prepare for the worst.
Puppies, kittens from Tennessee shelter arrive at PAWS Chicago
A van carrying 21 dogs and 10 cats came to Chicago from a part of Tennessee that was hit by storms. A shelter there needed to make room for other displaced animals.
Puppies, kittens from Tennessee shelter arriving at PAWS Chicago
A van carrying 21 dogs and 10 cats is coming to Chicago from a part of Tennessee that was hit by storms. A shelter there needed to make room for other displaced animals.
NWS: 22 tornadoes reported in a single day in northern Illinois, northwest Indiana
The weather service says this new total is tied for the most tornadoes to ever occur in a single calendar day within the 23 counties that the local service covers.
NWS: 22 tornadoes reported in one day in northern Illinois, NW Indiana
The National Weather Service says the tornado outbreak at the end of March was record-setting.
Chicago PAWS volunteers preparing to rescue pets from Tennessee shelter impacted by tornadoes
PAWS is asking for donations of pet supplies. They need things like cat litter, dog and cat food, dog and cat toys, and collars.
WATCH: Chicago's Wills Tower zapped by lightning amid severe storms
A Chicago-based videographer captured several vivid bolts around 10 p.m. Tuesday during a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, including one strike hitting the Willis Tower.
WATCH: Lightning strikes Chicago's Willis Tower
A Chicago-based videographer captured the moment lightning hit the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, on April 5. (Video Courtesy: Craig Shimala via Storyful)
Severe weather damages Oak Park church right before Easter
The severe weather that passed through the Chicago area this week left an Oak Park church damaged.
Wicked weather on a path of destruction across U.S.
A destructive storm system that has spawned at least 11 tornado reports and killed five people in Missouri now threatens millions more from Arkansas to Michigan.
Severe weather prompts ground stop at Chicago airports
Ground stops were issued at Chicago airports due to severe weather in the surrounding area Wednesday morning.
How you should prepare for a tornado
While the locations of twisters can be unpredictable, preparing for tornadoes ahead of time can help keep you safe when they happen.
Tornado warning issued for DeKalb County this morning
FOX 32's Mike Caplan and Tim McGill evaluate the threat of tornadoes this morning in DeKalb County and beyond.