The Chicago area will see an “active weather day” Thursday, as a powerful cold front causes a rapid temperature drop and the chance for severe weather with large, damaging hail and the possibility for tornadoes.

A dramatic temperature swing and the threat of severe storms will shape the weather across Chicagoland today.

There is a threat for severe weather Friday and Saturday, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said. A cluster of showers and thunderstorms will likely move through the area during the morning hours on Friday, he said. The threat of severe weather with ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Officials were warning Chicago-area residents Friday to take caution due to high winds. A High Wind Warning expired at 4 p.m. The National Weather Service said winds were expected to be between 30 to 35 mph with gusts of up to 60 mph.

We woke up to a chilly Saturday morning with plenty of sunshine, but temperatures are expected to warm up soon.

Make sure to grab a jacket as you head out the door; another chilly day is ahead. Expect mostly cloudy conditions throughout the day on Saturday before snow and rain chances return towards the evening hours. SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy and seasonably chilly ...

Illinois residents are celebrating St. Patrick's Day early this Saturday with bar crawls, river dyeing and more. But will you need a heavy coat?

The Chicago area basked in the warmth of temperatures in the 70s on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday will mark a cold slap of reality for residents.