A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for multiple Chicago-area counties as multiple rounds of showers and storms could impact the area. According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for McHenry and Lake ...

When it comes to winter weather predictions for 2026-2027 in Chicago, a strengthening El Niño could play a major role in our weather.

Keep the umbrella handy. Heavy rain is on the way for Chicagoland.

Scattered storms with heavy rain and gusty winds are possible today before quieter weather returns Thursday and warmer temperatures arrive for the weekend.

Officials urged residents to avoid flooded roadways and continue monitoring conditions as rain moves out of the area.

Chicago got off to a soaking start in August, and the city's official monthly rainfall total is now in the spotlight as forecasters monitor the potential for a wetter-than-average month.

Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.