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Extreme rain events are becoming more common in the Chicago area as the climate warms

Extreme rainfall events in Chicago, including two observed this summer, are becoming more common as the climate warms.

Flash flood watch issued for Chicago area as more rain, storms arrive

The Chicago area is under a flash flood watch for hours as another round of heavy rain and possible storms arrives in the ...
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Chicago weather: Storms hit far SW suburbs; flash flood warning in NW Indiana

Hours after a powerful earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the region's highest volcano began erupting.

Chicago weather: Fast-moving storms knock trees onto houses, cause fires, cut power

A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway ...

Chicago residents should report any flash flooding from rain over last week

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago residents are being asked to report any flooding from rain over the last week. The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said Wednesday that residents who ...
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Chicago Hit by Storms: Flash Flood Watch and Severe Weather Forecasted for Northeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana

Chicago faces heavy rain and storms, with flash flood watch and potential severe weather warnings from the NWS.
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Chicago weather: Major heat continues, but rain, cooldown are coming

CHICAGO - Today, temperatures are in the 80s and 90s with heat index values in the upper 90s to about 105. There is a heat ...

Chicago residents advised to delay showers, reduce water use as Overflow Action Alert issued

When heavy rain is expected in Chicagoland, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago will ...