NWS Chicago

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Sunday, April 26, 2026 indicates no severe weather forecast for Chicagoland (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Some Sun, Breezy, High 60, Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Sun Apr 26, 2026 12:39 pm Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … Fog across primarily northeast Illinois through late Sunday morning, sun breaking through just after noon. Seasonable and dry conditions today, but cooler temps near Lake Michigan. Severe […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Saturday, April 25, 2026 (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Pleasant, Sunny, Spring Day; Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Sat Apr 25, 2026 03:53 pm Cardinal News

Oklahoma at the most high risk for tornadoes. No severe weather forecast for Illinois until Monday. See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … Severe thunderstorms Monday with all hazards possible, large hail, damaging winds […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Friday, April 24, 2026 indicates slight chance of low risk thunderstorms departing east from Chicagoland; tornado risk south central United States (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Thundershowers, High 72, Temps Drop After 5p, Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Fri Apr 24, 2026 10:22 am Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … Scattered showers and thunderstorms through this afternoon ahead of a cold front. Radar indicates precipitation that is not hitting the ground. Seasonable and dry conditions over the […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Thursday, April 23, 2026 indicating "Marginal" thunderstorm risk in western Chicagoland and northern and central Illinois. Tornado risk in multiple states west of Illinois (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Mostly Sunny, High 81, Storms After Midnight; Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Thu Apr 23, 2026 10:16 am Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … Warm, breezy, and dry areawide today, with minor lakeshore cooling perhaps hanging on near the Lake Co. IL shore. Limited Thunderstorm Risk late (after midnight Thursday/Friday)…with an […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 indicates a "Marginal" risk of thunderstorms from Texas to North Dakota, and in Indiana and Ohio with a risk of high winds and hail, but minimal or zero risk of tornadoes (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Clouds Then Mostly Sunny High 71; Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Wed Apr 22, 2026 10:22 am Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … Should be no rain in Arlington Heights area, but isolated to perhaps widely scattered showers/storms this afternoon mainly across parts of northwest Indiana. Unlike yesterday, notably cooler […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 indicates a limited or minimal risk of thunderstorms in four areas of the United States, and minimal or no risk of tornadoes, high winds or hail(SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Warming Trend for Chicagoland: Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC, TUE APR 21 2026

Tue Apr 21, 2026 10:08 am Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers Chicagoland Details Threat for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Severe threat is low, but a few strong/gusty cores possible, particularly south of I-80 and east of I-55. Warming trend […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Categorical for Monday, April 20, 2026 valid 8am to 7pm, retrieved Monday 8:19 a.m. CDT. Slight thunderstorm risk for eastern Arizona, New Mexico and Texas (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center).

Warming Trend for Chicagoland, 70s After Monday, Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Mon Apr 20, 2026 09:48 am Cardinal News

See also: LIVE STREAMS: Arlingtoncardinal.com/StormChasers Monday’s weather at O’Hare International Airport and Arlington Heights will be slightly warmer than Sunday, and more comfortable with lighter winds. The warming trend will continue through Thursday, except near […]

Quiet day on the Storm Prediction Center Day 1 Categorical Outlook retrieved on April 19, 2026 at 12:48 p.m. (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Chilly Sunday, Monday 50s, 70s Thru Thursday; Compare Chicago Weather to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC

Sun Apr 19, 2026 01:01 pm Cardinal News

Chilly Sunday with light rain showers, but after Monday all 70s at least through Thursday. O’HARE FORECAST … Flood Warning along may areas of the Des Plaines River Frost Monday morning (there was some frost […]

GeoColor - True Color daytime, multispectral IR at night - 8:46pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (SOURCE: NOAA/NESDIS/STAR - GOES 19 - GEOCOLOR Composite - UMV/CIRA/NOAA)

O’Hare Weather Forecast Compared to Phoenix, Miami, LA, Washington DC WED APR 01, 2026 9:25 PM

Wed Apr 1, 2026 09:39 pm Cardinal News

Showers and a few storms will move across the Chicago area tonight. No severe weather is expected tonight. There is a threat for a regional severe weather outbreak Thursday, with a threat for strong tornadoes […]

When these clouds move to the east Monday morning, March 30, 2026 we'll have a good chance of high temperatures in the mid-70s (SOURCE: NOAA/NESDIS/STAR - GOES 19 - GEOCOLOR Composite - UMV/CIRA/NOAA)

O’Hare Weather Forecast and Your Choice Out of Town

Mon Mar 30, 2026 08:50 am Cardinal News

The forecast for O’Hare International Airport is stormy Tuesday, but warmer in the mid-70s for both Monday and Tuesday. Rain and thunder could begin as early as midnight Monday/Tuesday, but heavier rain and thunderstorms aren’t […]

Snow Wednesday morning at 7:40 a.m., January 14, 2026 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Snow Accumulation 1 Inch and Counting As Mild Weather Departs about 6:30 AM Wednesday

Wed Jan 14, 2026 09:22 am Cardinal News

As temperatures were falling from 40°F to 30°F in less than 90 minutes, there was a beautiful snow — especially beautiful if you weren’t standing outside in the wind-whipped snow showers with 25 MPH wind […]

Dirt and residue on a recycling bin in Arlington Heights that hasn't been cleaned the entire summer in 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Residue in Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights Concerns Residents As Drought Conditions Worsen

Tue Oct 14, 2025 10:06 am Cardinal News

The Village of Mount Prospect has alerted residents on their official Facebook page that residents are becoming increasingly concerned about a black, soot-like residue found on their house exteriors, vehicles, patio furniture, plants and garbage […]

First Illinois Tornado Warning on Monday, July 15, 2024 in far northwest Illinois (NWS Chicago)

First Tornado Warning for Illinois on Monday, July 15, 2024

Mon Jul 15, 2024 06:45 pm Cardinal News

First Tornado Warning for Monday night in Illinois is in Jo Davies County in northwestern Illinois. CARDINAL NEWS is not re-posting all tornado warnings … See live updates at … https://www.weather.gov/lot/ x.com/NWStornado (IMPORTANT: Just noticed […]

Severe Weather Onset Timing for Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (SOURCE: NWS Chicago)

Advancing Tornado Storms Forecast to Weaken Across Northern Illinois But 75+ MPH Winds Possible in Storms in NW Cook County 8-10 PM

Tue May 21, 2024 06:11 pm Cardinal News

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms, including the potential for strong tornadoes, large hail, and widespread damaging winds, is expected this afternoon through evening, especially across Iowa, Missouri to northern Illinois, southeast Minnesota, and southern Wisconsin. […]

Mundelein EF-1 Tornado Path February 27, 2024 from 7:55 p.m. to 7:56 p.m. CST, 110 MPH, 0.1 mile length, 40 yards max width, injured one person (SOURCE: National Weather Service Chicago)

NWS Chicago Releases Tornado Path Information for Mundelein Tornado

Sat Mar 2, 2024 10:17 am Cardinal News

The National Weather Service Chicago Office release information regarding the Mundelein Tornado of February 27, 2024 on Friday, March 1, 2024. RELATED NEWS … CARDINAL NEWS | [UPDATE: EF-1 Tornado] Microburst Suspected After Part of […]

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