Northern Illinois could see a dramatic weather swing this weekend: rain and 61 degrees Sunday before a powerful cold front brings wind gusts up to 40 mph and the potential for snow by Monday

ComEd reported that more than 33,400 customers were without power by 12:30 p.m. on Friday as northern Illinois is under a high wind warning.

The intensity of Tuesday's tornado in Kankakee County was determined by the National Weather Service.

Kankakee County Emergency Management and the Illinois Emergency Management of Homeland Security have created a self-assessment reporting link for people affected by Tuesday night's storms.

A hailstone reported in Kankakee during Tuesday evening’s severe storms could become the largest hailstone ever recorded in Illinois, according to the National Weather Service

Rain continues Wednesday and very windy conditions return Thursday and Friday across region.

Residents around the Joliet area should look out for large size hail and hail damage and wind speeds gusting up to 60 mph.

Severe storms were moving through La Salle County as of about 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday night, with multiple weather alerts in effect, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Kankakee County, which will impact Kankakee, Bradley, Aroma Park, St. Anne and Hopkins Park, until 7 p.m.

Residents should look out for large size hail and wind speeds gusting up to 75 mph, the National Weather Service said.

A tornado warning has been issued for northeastern Livingston County until 5:30 p.m.

Forecasters say the first round of storms could begin developing as early as 2 to 3 p.m., with the most likely window for severe weather beginning around 4 p.m.

Beginning around 4 p.m. Tuesday night, the Illinois Valley has high potential for severe scattered thunderstorms with damaging hail and wind, and torrential rainfall that could cause flash floods.

Unseasonably warm temperatures on Monday will set the stage for potentially severe thunderstorms across northern Illinois on Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Another round of storms could develop Friday afternoon and early evening as a warm front lifts north across the region

Northern Illinois is expected to see an unseasonably warm and windy Friday, with several chances for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day

March is the time when severe storm season often begins in Illinois. Understanding what weather terms mean is important in reacting to and being prepared for storm emergencies.

Drivers should be prepared for for sudden changes in visibility.

A combination of warm temperatures, dry conditions, and strong westerly winds will lead to an increased threat for fire spread on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.

The Chicago area surpassed a 125-year-old weather record Monday as temperatures climbed into the 60s this afternoon

Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility with some locally dense patches of fog Monday morning.

Will County Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents that river ice can be unpredictable, especially during periods of warming.

The Kendall County Health Department maintains a list of warming centers on its website but recommends people call ahead.

Northern Illinois remains locked in dangerous cold Friday night into early Saturday, with another round of accumulating snow expected to create hazardous travel conditions late Saturday through Sunday – especially near and east of Interstate 55

Due to extreme weather conditions, all Downers Grove Grade School District 58 schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 23, and students will have an e-learning day.

An Arctic blast will send wind chills plunging overnight. The coldest stretch arrives before sunrise on Friday. Forecasters are also monitoring the potential for accumulating snow late Saturday into Sunday

Wind chills could plunge to 30 to 35 degrees below zero late Thursday night into Friday, especially northwest of Interstate 55. Elsewhere, wind chills of 20 to 25 below zero are expected, with bitter cold lingering into Saturday morning.

Areas along and north of I-88 could see 2 to 5 inches of fluffy snow, while localized totals approaching 6 inches are possible near the state border

Rain will likely start in the afternoon, with the heavier rains and thunderstorms moving in by 6 p.m., the National Weather Service said

Expect some slick roads late Tuesday afternoon and again on New Year's Eve as periods of light snow move in

A powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, driven by what meteorologists describe as an intense cyclone that is taking aim at much of the country with a mixture of snow, ice, rain and strong winds

Strong winds, with gusts ranging from 45 to 55 mph, will usher in a cold front Sunday night that could result in snow showers in some areas, the National Weather Service said.

Although this Christmas will be warmer than usual, it is far from the record set on Christmas Day in 1982, when the temperature hit 64 degrees.

A powerful and fast-moving weather system is expected to bring a wide range of hazardous conditions to northern Illinois on Thursday, with the greatest impacts likely developing by late afternoon and evening

Saturday will start with temperatures in the mid-20s but then see those slowly fall throughout the day. By Sunday, wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero are expected.

Northern Illinois faces another round of potentially messy travel conditions Tuesday evening and again early Wednesday as a fast-moving weather system brings the threat of a brief glazing of ice, strong winds, followed by intense snow showers and squalls

Northern Illinois is staring down another blast of bitter Arctic air later this week, capping off what has already been one of the most aggressive starts to winter in decades

Icicle lights hanging from your house: Pretty. Actual icicles hanging from your house: A sign of potential trouble.

A fast-moving clipper system dropped a widespread band of snow across northern Illinois overnight into Sunday morning, leaving several communities with 6 inches or more and creating hazardous travel conditions before tapering off

Another round of light precipitation is possible Monday night into Tuesday near the Wisconsin border, with a stronger system bringing mainly rain Tuesday night before colder air returns midweek

A fast-moving clipper system is expected to spread a swath of accumulating snow across northern Illinois late Saturday evening through early Sunday

The more impactful weather arrives Saturday night into Sunday, when the first in a parade of Alberta Clippers moves through and brings 1-3 inches of snow

While the main headline is the cold, forecasters are also tracking several chances for light snow starting Friday

Northern Illinois will deal with a stretch of bitter cold and occasional light snow through the end of the workweek.

A fast-moving winter system is expected to bring 2-4 inches of snow to northern Illinois on Monday afternoon and evening, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the region

Where locally dense fog develops, patchy slick spots may also occur Monday morning, the National Weather Service said.

On Monday, a fast-moving system is expected to bring accumulating snow across the entire region during the afternoon and evening hours, according to the National Weather Service

A widespread early-season winter storm delivered a swath of heavy snow across northern Illinois on Saturday, with several communities topping eight inches and some approaching a foot

The highest totals are expected in areas near and north of I-80, with the greatest confidence for 6 inches or more across McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, northern Cook, and northern Will counties

A potent winter storm is expected to sweep across northern Illinois this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy snowfall, hazardous travel, and the potential for more than 6 inches of accumulation across much of the region