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Sunday's Forecast: Mostly Cloudy

Sunday's Forecast: Mostly Cloudy

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Nov 11, 2010
Chicago's Memorial Day Forecast Looks Rainy, Chilly

Chicago's Memorial Day Forecast Looks Rainy, Chilly

High temperatures expected to reach mid-60s for this holiday weekend. Watch »

May 24, 2013
Oklahoma Pets Rescued

Oklahoma Pets Rescued

Many animals orphaned by this week's storms in Oklahoma are bound for PAWS Chicago, where they'll be nurtured back t... Watch »

May 24, 2013
Sandy Homeowner Rebuilds

Sandy Homeowner Rebuilds

The small fishing town of Highlands, N.J., where the Jersey Shore begins, is still rebuilding six months... Watch »

May 23, 2013
Rainy, Cold Day Begins Soggy Weekend

Rainy, Cold Day Begins Soggy Weekend

Saturday temperatures are expected be in the mid-to-upper 60s with scattered showers. Watch »

May 3, 2013
New Forecasting Tool Eyed for Hurricane Season

New Forecasting Tool Eyed for Hurricane Season

After storms like Sandy inundated coastal areas last year, forecasters have developed an experimental model to show... Watch »

May 24, 2013
Oklahoma Family Reunited Thanks to Media Outreach

Oklahoma Family Reunited Thanks to Media Outreach

Kaylee Hawkins was in an emergency room, separated from her parents after the EF-5 tornado ripped through... Watch »

May 23, 2013
Storm Shelter Biz Booming After Okla. Tornado

Storm Shelter Biz Booming After Okla. Tornado

One company says they've filled more than 500 orders for potentially life-saving product in two Watch »

May 22, 2013
Area Stormchasers Witnessed Okla. Storm

Area Stormchasers Witnessed Okla. Storm

Evergreen Park's Danny Neal and Adam Lucio admit they like the adrenaline rush but said there's definitely... Watch »

May 22, 2013
Could Massive Storm Hit Chicago?

Could Massive Storm Hit Chicago?

The answer is yes, and experts say it's not a matter of "if" but "when." Dick Johnson explains. Watch »

May 21, 2013
Schaumburg Village Trustee Survives Okla. Tornado

Schaumburg Village Trustee Survives Okla. Tornado

Frank Kozak and his wife, Char, were in his brother-in-law's home, alone, when the incredible EF-5 tornado... Watch »

May 21, 2013
Rahm Pledges With Tornado Recovery If Needed

Rahm Pledges With Tornado Recovery If Needed

Mayor expresses sympathy for Oklahoma following massive tornadoes. Watch »

May 21, 2013
Storms Damage Homes in Chicago, Darien

Storms Damage Homes in Chicago, Darien

Storm hit Peoria with massive amounts of hail, 60 mph winds and damaging lightning. Watch »

May 21, 2013
Raw: Widespread Destruction in Moore, Okla.

Raw: Widespread Destruction in Moore, Okla.

The tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma on Monday cut a wide path of destruction through the center of the city. Watch »

May 21, 2013
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma

Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma

Massive funnel clouds were videotaped in Oklahoma on Monday. One massive tornado struck Moore, near Oklahoma... Watch »

May 21, 2013
Travelers from Okla. Escape Storm

Travelers from Okla. Escape Storm

The first flights from Oklahoma City to Chicago began arriving at O'Hare International Airport late Monday night, an... Watch »

May 20, 2013

Dramatic Photos: Oklahoma Tornado Strike

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, ripping through neighborhoods and... View »

May 22, 2013
Caught On Cam: Anchors Take Cover

Caught On Cam: Anchors Take Cover

The TV newsroom of NBC affiliate KSN in Wichita, Kansas was forced to evacuate during a live broadcast on... Watch »

May 21, 2013

Extreme Weather: Tornado Season

2012 was the hottest, and some say most extreme, weather year in U.S. history. 2013 Promises more of the View »

May 21, 2013
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