Stories about the weather in northern Illinois
July was one of the five wettest ever recorded in Illinois, but August and the first half of September have seen barely any rainfall.
Joliet area residents enjoy the warm days as temperatures hit the high 80s in these last days of summer before fall officially begins Sept. 22.
The Will County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a weekly series of 30-minute “Lunch and Learn” webinars focused on public preparedness throughout September.
People received an erroneous cold weather advisory Tuesday saying subzero windchills were on the way. The National Weather Service says it's "invalid."
On Tuesday, Candy and Corn in Minooka sold out of caramel apples. Dan's Homemade Candies in Joliet also had high demand on its first day of caramel apple season.
Storms dumped rain and put on a light show Tuesday night into Wednesday morning in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.
A severe thunderstorm watch was in place for McHenry, Lake, and other counties bordering Wisconsin until 4 p.m. Tuesday. It was canceled early, though the storm threat is not completely gone, and a warning was later issued for the Harvard area.
Tuesday's temperatures and heat indexes in the McHenry County area are expected to be even warmer than Monday's.
As heat index values climb into the 100s, area schools are announcing several high school sports events set for Tuesday have been postponed.
The Illinois Tollway mobilizes special hot weather patrols whenever temperatures or heat indexes indicate conditions could be hazardous for drivers stopped along the road
Heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees are expected throughout Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
With the heat index topping more than 105 degrees early this week, follow these tips from the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association on caring for pets during excessive heat.
Hottest air of the summer to bake northern Illinois over the next 3 days, real feel temperatures to reach between 105-115
Did you put away your window air-conditioning unit after thinking summer was over? Better dig it out, dust it off and plug it in. You’re going to need it most of next week.
DeKalb, Ogle and Winnebago counties experienced the strongest straight line winds during the July 15 derecho that swept across northern Illinois, according to analysis of the event conducted by the National Weather Service.
Downed power lines and trees across McHenry County were reported after an early morning thunderstorm Tuesday, officials report.
Do you think summer 2024 was mild? The Pistol Shrimp do – field conditions were more favorable than in past seasons – and weather data support the notion that 2024 hasn't been that hot, at least not by Illinois standards.
The weather service warned of winds and hail in parts of western McHenry County.
Geneva will be providing a special citywide brush collection to help residents remove fallen trees and branches Monday to Friday, July 22 to 26.
Rock and Roll museum has no reopening date. JJC campus closed at least three weeks.
Will County creates self-reporting survey to aid in assessing impact of Monday night storm and tornadoes.
The Kane County Office of Emergency Management is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to determine if Kane County qualifies for financial assistance due to the impact of the severe storms this week.
High water levels and swift currents have created “conditions significantly hazardous” for boaters on large portions of the Fox River in McHnery, Lake, Kane and Kendall counties and the edge of La Salle County.
Even though Monday’s tornado caused significant damage to his horse farm on Roth Road in Oswego Township, owner Bruce Grider realizes it could have been worse. “During a storm, the first thing I think of are the horses and the animals outside,” he said.
The storm systems that swept across northern Illinois Monday evening spawned at least two tornadoes in the Sauk Valley.
Reports are that Interstate 55 south of Joliet near Channahon has reopened after being shutdown from debris and transformers laying on the roadway following the tornadoes that went through Monday night.
After 3 tornadoes touchdown in Will County, thousands of residents remain without power. Will County Emergency Management Agency is working with ComEd to get service back. Salvation Army, Red Cross working to assist people.
Two transformers fell on a section of Interstate 55 south of Joliet as a result of Monday night's storms. Reopening still depends on state road inspectors giving the OK.
The Joliet Park District on Thursday plans to reopen the front nine holes of the Inwood Golf Course and four of the baseball fields at the Inwood Athletic Complex following this week's storms.
Reports of possible tornado touchdowns from Monday night's storms are being checked throughout the Will County, but as of Tuesday morning, there were no reports of buildings being damaged or destroyed.
Several tornadoes were confirmed during Monday’s storm, including in Sugar Grove and Elburn, leaving dozens without power and damage reported in several areas of Kane County.
“After this latest round of rough weather, there are reports around the county of trees down, roads blocked and other hazards,” stated Kendall County Emergency Management Agency.
The school is located on the far west side of Joliet, and the damage marks one more example of the scattered impact of the storm across the city.
Residents of the Polo Rehab & Health Care Center were evacuated late Monday night after one wing of the facility filled with smoke after a strong storm swept through town.
Forest Park also sustained damage from falling trees.
Area of Crystal Lake near the Dole Mansion and Lundahl Middle School were among areas hit by downed trees from Monday's storms.
Severe thunderstorms hit parts of the Sauk Valley on Monday, causing flash flooding from the Rock River, blocking roadways and leaving thousands without power, authorities said.
A large storm passed through Morris, causing power, phone line and internet outages and debris cleanups. Outages are still persisting.
Communities across Will County begin cleaning up and assessing damage Tuesday from severe storms that swept across northern Illinois on Monday night July 15, 2024.
Residents across multiple counties found themselves without power Tuesday following the massive storms that slammed across northern Illinois Monday night
Scattered tree limbs, utility wires and some poles were downed across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties Monday night after storms with wind gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph passed through the region.
More severe thunderstorms hit DeKalb County Monday night adding to the wind damage and flooding caused by Sunday night's weather.
Warning in place until 7:45 p.m.
A tornado watch is in effect for northern Illinois until 1 a.m. Tuesday.
Lockport, Plainfield, and Crest Hill public works departments were working to clear branches downed by weekend storms Monday as authorities warn of another round of severe weather overnight.
The severe thunderstorms and continued rain that hit the Sauk Valley over the weekend and through Monday mean the Rock River could flood this week, the National Weather Service office in Chicago warned.
Staff has opened a pop-up location near the downtown museum at the University of St. Francis Art Gallery, 25 E. Van Buren St.
Sunday night's severe storms caused 60 to 100 downed trees and power outages in Geneva, according to alerts from the city's Public Works Department.
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat advisory for portions of northern and central Illinois including Will County where temperatures are expected to break 100 degrees Monday.
The flood watch in northern Illinois begins at 6 p.m. Monday and runs through 3 a.m. Tuesday