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.

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".

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.