Weather

Air quality alert issued for several northern Illinois counties; sensitive groups advised to take precautions outdoors.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the Midwest, where conditions in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were rated “very unhealthy” Tuesday

A tree fell on a house in Harvard during severe weather that made its way through McHenry County early Tuesday afternoon.

Combined rain and snowfall this spring was well below normal across northern Illinois, according to the National Weather Service

Smoke from Canadian wildfires could filter the sun a bit this weekend, according to the National Weather Service

Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world’s top weather agencies forecast

Joliet's new Certified Emergency Response Team starts with 28 volunteers from various walks of life ready to stop in when first responders need help.

Prior to Friday, the last time a significant dust storm impacted Chicago was during the Dust Bowl on May 10, 1934, according to the National Weather Service

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain reported that deputies were not called to respond to any issues in Kane County following Friday's dust storm.

Illinois officials are urging people not to travel amid dust storm warnings across parts of the state, including much of the Chicago area.

After severe storms swept northern Illinois Thursday, the region faces increased fire risk and wind advisories Friday.

Thunderstorms downed trees and power lines around McHenry County Thursday evening.

A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for most of northern Illinois, the National Weather Service reports.

Strong winds, dry conditions and warm temperatures are expected through Friday, leading to warnings about potential fire spreads.

The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for severe weather across northern Illinois Thursday that could bring with it destructive hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.

Corn and soybeans are planted at the same time on the Henert farm.

Strong southerly winds up to 45 mph are expected this afternoon through the evening, capable of downing tree limbs

A tornado watch is in effect for Bureau, Putnam, Marshall, Woodford and Whiteside counties until 11 p.m. Sunday; and La Salle, Grundy, Lee, Livingston, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties until 4 a.m. Monday.

Scattered thunderstorms forecasted for Friday evening could bring large hail, damaging winds and perhaps a tornado, the National Weather Service warned.

The tornado that hit Crystal Lake on April 11, 1965 - Palm Sunday - destroyed large portions of the city. Six people were killed and 75 were injured. Damages in the city totaled over $1.5 million, as 80 homes and a shopping center were completely destroyed.

Sixty years ago, the F-4 Palm Sunday tornado touched down in Crystal Lake on April 11, 1965, destroying more than 100 homes, killing five residents and one more in Island Lake and injuring at least another 95.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency will host an educational storm-preparedness event for families in Channahon on April 12.

Following these steps can help trees recover from winter damage, boost their health, and promote strong roots and lush leaves throughout the spring and beyond.

More severe weather moving in overnight Tuesday, lasting through Wednesday, including high winds, chance of hail.

The peak wind speed in Illinois happens in March and April and it is the least windy in July and August.

A Northern Illinois University weather researcher, whose forecasts are regularly used by storm chasers across the U.S., will help lead a study for scientists to better understand hailstorms, impacts and their role in severe weather patterns.

Meteorologists from the National Weather Service station in Romeoville joined with Will County emergency responders in Plainfield at a workshop to discuss advances in forecasting and disaster preparedness on Saturday, March, 22, 2025.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency's public workshop on Saturday will cover severe weather, disasters, fraud and 1990 Plainfield tornado.

Does your car need a good scrubbing? Chances are, it was a rare bout of dirty rain on Wednesday that spurred your upcoming trip to the car wash.

Northern Illinois could see high winds, thunderstorms, possibly tornadoes and then wind-whipped snow starting on Wednesday and going into Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service

3 people were critically injured during a crash that occurred during while a late winter storm brought whiteout and slick conditions.

A weekend of wild and wide-ranging weather blew through the McHenry County area, from dangerously high winds to snowfall – and a temperature drop of nearly 50 degrees in the process.

The National Weather Service has confirmed Friday night’s severe weather included a tornado in Yorkville.

A car rolled down an embankment near a creek Sunday near Harvard during heavy snowfall in the area.

Days after high winds, dry conditions and storms affected the McHenry County area, the region received some snow Sunday morning.

A tornado warning has been issued for southeastern DeKalb County effective until midnight Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

High winds and dry, warm conditions have elevated the risks of brush fires, prompting the National Weather Service in Chicago to issue a red flag warning for the region through midnight Friday night.

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month. The National Weather Service is looking for people interested in weather who are willing to volunteer for their community as trained storm spotters.

A severe weather spotter training presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 19 to teach Grundy County volunteers how to help warn the community of dangerous storms.

What to know about warnings and watches, weather spotting training classes through the National Weather Service for the Sauk Valley area and what weather will look like for the spring.

Here is the list of schools that are changing their schedules Tuesday due to the cold weather.

Frigid air has settled over northern Illinois and could remain there for several days, with lows Tuesday nearing 10 degrees below zero

Bitter cold is set to come to northern Illinois by Sunday evening and last most of the week.

Northern Illinois could see more snow Friday night and throughout the day Saturday, a couple days after a snowstorm forced school closures and other cancellations.

A quick burst of snow is expected to impact the afternoon commute in parts of northern Illinois on Friday

Several inches of light, fluffy snow fell across Sterling and Dixon on Wednesday afternoon.

Several inches of fluffy, light snow fell across the region on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, prompting plows to hit the streets and residents to grab their shovels to clear their sidewalks and driveways.

As of Wednesday afternoon, DeKalb County roads were mostly clear of snow and free of major crashes, though drivers should remain cautious, authorities said. Slush could make for hazardous driving conditions.

The Joliet area was blanketed by gentle but abundant snow showers on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, throughout the city.

Inches of snow started accumulating around McHenry County Wednesday.