Chicagoans try to beat the sweltering heat as temps soar: 'Still hot, still summer'
Many Chicagoans headed to the beach Monday to try and stay cool amid hot temps.
Chicago heatwave: The symptoms to look out for regarding illness
Chicago is experiencing a late summer heatwave this week.
CPS prepares for extreme heat as students head back to class
As Chicago Public Schools (CPS) welcomed students back to classrooms on Monday, the district took proactive measures to ensure the safety and comfort of students and staff during the anticipated heatwave.
Chicago cooling centers open amid Excessive Heat Warning
Cooling centers opened up over the weekend as Chicago prepares for record-breaking heat.
Watch: Six Flags Mexico riders stranded midair during storm, caught in heavy rain
On August 18, riders at Six Flags Mexico were left dangling mid-air after a storm caused the Sky Screamer ride to stall.
Watch: Connecticut home collapses amid historic flooding
A Connecticut house collapsed on Monday following a weekend of historic and unprecedented flash flooding.
Watch: Connecticut Firefighters rescue 19 people, dog from 'life-threatening' floods
Firefighters safely rescued 19 people and a dog from raging floodwaters Sunday evening in southwestern Connecticut during a flood emergency.
Chicago weather: Possibility of severe storms Thursday night
There is a possibility of strong to severe storms Thursday night.
WATCH: Possible lightning bolt causes spark, dirt explosion outside Florida home
Lightning is no stranger to Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida homeowner's security camera appeared to capture a powerful lightning strike, causing a loud boom, and apparently sending dirt flying into the air.
Cook County issues disaster proclamation after record number of tornadoes in July, more than $5M in damages
Cook County issued a disaster proclamation Monday in response to the record number of tornadoes that hit the Chicago area in mid-July.
Cook County issues disaster proclamation after July derecho
After a record 32 tornadoes hit the Chicago area in mid-July, Cook County issued a disaster proclamation to assist local communities as they recover.
Father drowns trying to save son who jumped into Utah lake to rescue woman in storm
The father was swimming and boating with his 17-year-old son this weekend when thunderstorms impacted Willard Bay State Park near Eagle Beach in Utah, authorities said.
Northeast prepares for threat of heavy rain and flooding from Debby's remnants
Debby was downgraded to a post-tropical storm Friday, but flooding and severe storm threats are still possible for some regions of the Northeast this weekend.
Major flooding threat from Tropical Storm Debby
The storm is still lingering along the East Coast.
Here's how extreme heat is impacting electric bills
Last year Earth was 2.66 degrees warmer than it was before pre-industrial times. It may sound insignificant, but it can be harmful to human health.
Tropical Storm Debby leaves roads flooded in downtown Charleston
After hitting Florida hard Monday, Tropical Storm Debby set its sights on the coast of Georgia and South Carolina. Officials in Charleston are telling residents to stay home as many streets are flooded.
Watch: Waterspout comes ashore in downtown Buffalo, causing tornado damage
Video from the National Weather Service Buffalo office shows the vortex spinning in Lake Erie and then coming onshore in LaSalle Park. According to Erie County, the waterspout continued onto Niagara Street where it ripped off the roof of a building.
Chicago weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings go into effect for parts of Cook County, NW Indiana
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for southern Cook County and a large chunk of northwest Indiana as storms roll in off Lake Michigan.
Tropical Storm Debby expected to become hurricane, what we know
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to become a hurricane Sunday night. Here's what we know:
The hottest place on Earth just set its hottest month on record
Death Valley experienced its warmest month on record with an average temperature of 108.5 degrees.