The threat of tornadoes in parts of the U.S. proved deadly as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, with at least two people killed in south-central Missouri and widespread damage there and elsewhere.
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Photos: Blood moon seen over Chicago
A total lunar eclipse was visible across North America including Chicago Thursday night into Friday morning.
US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources say
The Trump administration is starting another round of job cuts — this one more than 1,000 — at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency, four people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press.
Storm dumps heavy snow on northern Arizona
A winter storm dumped heavy snow across northern Arizona on Friday, playing a major factor in a more than 15-mile backup on a major interstate.
Watch the moon turn blood red during a total lunar eclipse this week
A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon blood red Thursday night into Friday morning across the Western Hemisphere.
Wind advisory in effect for Chicago area on Wednesday
National Weather Service officials issued a wind advisory Wednesday in effect from 2 p.m. to midnight, warning of dangerous conditions and possible power outages.
Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
Powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday just as huge parades and costumed revelers are set to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans and other southern cities.
Chicago weather: How our 2024-25 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years
Snow seasons in Chicago are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches.
Slight chance of snow flurries before 9 a.m., weather officials say
National Weather Service officials said there is a slight chance of snow flurries before 9 a.m. Saturday in the Chicago area. Officials expect conditions Saturday to be sunny but blustery with temperatures in the high 20s. Friday, temperatures in the 50s were recorded before dropping in the night hours. Current conditions at O’Hare International Airport […]
Wind advisory in effect for Chicago area Friday, with gusts up to 45 mph
National Weather Service officials issued a wind advisory Friday in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for central and northern Cook County and DuPage County.