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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

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

Jun 14, 2013
Showers, Storms On Tap For Chicago

Showers, Storms On Tap For Chicago

Possibility for showers, storms persists Tuesday, mainly south and east. Read »

May 21, 2013

Dramatic Photos: Massive Damage After Tornado Outbreak

Dramatic aerial photos of massive damage following a tornado outbreak on May 15, 2013. View »

May 16, 2013
Rain, Storms Follow Near-Record Warm Day

Rain, Storms Follow Near-Record Warm Day

Chance of rain and storms continues through the weekend. Read »

May 15, 2013
Tuesday Hot But Not Record-Breaking

Tuesday Hot But Not Record-Breaking

The record for May 14 is 92 degrees, set in 1982. Read »

May 14, 2013
RAW VIDEO: Ice Wave Comes Ashore

RAW VIDEO: Ice Wave Comes Ashore

Amateur video captures an incredible wave of ice blanketing backyards and threatening houses in the Mille Lacs Lake... Watch »

May 13, 2013
Federal Funds Available for Illinois Flood Victims

Federal Funds Available for Illinois Flood Victims

The president's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Cook,... Read »

May 10, 2013
Glimpse Into the World of Forecasting

Glimpse Into the World of Forecasting

NBC Chicago Chief Meteorologist offers some background on the computer models that go into his weather reports. Watch »

Apr 29, 2013
Chicagoans Enjoy Instant Summer

Chicagoans Enjoy Instant Summer

It's been 13 years since Chicagoans waited a long seven months for the first 80 degree Watch »

Apr 30, 2013
Assessor Reaches Out to Flood Victims

Assessor Reaches Out to Flood Victims

Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios is extending the property tax appeal deadline for homeowners affected by... Watch »

Apr 29, 2013
Assessor Offers Homeowners Flood Damage Relief

Assessor Offers Homeowners Flood Damage Relief

Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios says homeowners may be able to get assessment reductions. Watch »

Apr 29, 2013
High Temps To Reach 75 Degrees Monday

High Temps To Reach 75 Degrees Monday

Beautiful Monday day kicks off roller coaster conditions over next few days. Watch »

Apr 29, 2013
Rain, Rain Won't Go Away

Rain, Rain Won't Go Away

Well Chicago, it appears April showers won’t be ending in anytime soon. Watch »

Apr 28, 2013

April Weather Photos

If you can safely snap a photo of the winter weather, we'd love to see it! Many of your photos will be used in... View »

Apr 30, 2013
Quinn Adds Four Counties to Disaster List

Quinn Adds Four Counties to Disaster List

Quinn added Clark, Crawford, Lawrence and Warren counties on Thursday. There are now a total of 48 counties on... Read »

Apr 26, 2013
Flooding Forces Gas Prices Up

Flooding Forces Gas Prices Up

AAA says gas prices in the Chicago area up $.30 or more since last week's rain and flooding. Watch »

Apr 25, 2013
Confirmed: This is Chicago's Wettest April

Confirmed: This is Chicago's Wettest April

The .70 inches of rain that fell at O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday brought the monthly total to 8.54 inches... Read »

Apr 24, 2013
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