One of the fascinating optical effects we observe in the atmosphere can also “trick” our weather radar. It is called virga, and it is quite common during the fall season.Our First Alert Doppler radar ...

Summer is the best time of year to get outdoors and entertain. However, in some parts of the country, it can also be a very dicey time to do those things. Summer storms can quickly turn a great day ...

You're about to walk your dog, but the sky looks ominous. You pull out your phone, open your favorite weather app, and see that it's about to pour. You wait for the rain to pass. Or maybe you planned ...

Much like the invigorating passage of a strong cold front, major changes are afoot in the weather forecasting community. And the end game is nothing short of revolutionary: an entirely new way to ...

Use the live interactive radar below to track what's happening in your area. Our latest weather story can be found here. The Chicago area is under a heightened risk for severe weather as storms move ...

Showers and storms will move through the tri-state area Thursday and Thursday night before conditions dry out on Friday. Isolated storms could become severe or cause isolated flooding. According to ...