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Showers and a few storms move through Sunday morning, then breezy northwest winds make Lake Michigan dangerous this afternoon.
Warm, gusty day with storms likely overnight. Sunday turns cooler with rough lake conditions.
A large tornado swept across Merrillville and Hobart Thursday night, with Doppler radar showing debris signatures and no immediate reports of injuries. Officials will survey damage over the coming days.
The National Weather Service confirmed a large tornado near Streator Thursday evening; Doppler radar showed debris signatures and warnings covered LaSalle and Livingston counties.
Sunny, breezy Friday with highs near 80°F. Scattered, possibly severe thunderstorms could arrive Saturday night.
A giant tree fell onto a van carrying six children during strong storms; the driver says he was dropping a child on Henderson Street.
Severe storms are likely across Chicago Thursday, June 11, 2026, with gusty winds and an elevated tornado risk this evening. Expect heavy downpours and travel disruptions.
Beneath OPRF’s new turf sits a 240‑well geothermal array that officials say will power the PE wing, cut emissions and save roughly $400K a year.
Hot and humid with afternoon storms likely; Thursday brings a higher severe risk and flash-flood potential. Gusty winds and heavy downpours are possible.
Foggy Tuesday gives way to a hot midweek; heat indices could near 100 and rounds of storms may be strong Wednesday–Thursday. Plan ahead for both heat and storms.
Rain is likely every day through Thursday, with a midweek warm‑up that could push heat indices near 100. Expect scattered storms and pockets of heavy rain.
Partly sunny and mild today with a high near 74°F. Showers and slow‑moving thunderstorms arrive Monday, bringing localized heavy rain and gusts.
NOAA forecasts a strong geomagnetic storm this week that could push auroras into as many as 20 U.S. states; clear, dark skies will be key.
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