Two people were killed in Jefferson County after severe storms struck trailer homes; heavy rain also prompted flood warnings in the Chicago area.

NWS warns of 4–6 ft waves and gusty NNE winds this evening; stay out of Lake Michigan.

Showers and thunderstorms will sweep through Chicago Sunday with gusty winds and locally heavy rain.

Sunny, breezy Saturday; heavy rain and flood risk expected Sunday, June 21. Plan ahead for outdoor plans and allow extra travel time.

Sunny Juneteenth with a high near 74°F; late-evening showers possible and a stormy Sunday remains uncertain.

Mostly sunny and breezy Thursday with gusts to 25 mph. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday with pockets of heavy rain.

A Flood Watch and heavy thunderstorms are in effect Wednesday in Chicago; intense downpours, gusty winds and hazardous lake conditions are possible.

Showers and gusty winds Tuesday; a much larger severe threat is possible Wednesday. Allow extra time, secure outdoor items and monitor forecasts.

Cool morning and a sunny afternoon; showers Tuesday and a stronger severe threat expected Wednesday.

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.