Mike Caplan

5 days ago | fox32chicago.com | Mike Caplan

CHICAGO - For the second day in a row, Chicago has broken a record for warmest overnight low. On Sunday the low temperature was an amazing 80 degrees, which ranks as the warmest low so early in the year, in addition to being a record for June 22. Heat wave lingers in Chicago After back-to-back highs of 94° we are poised to be in that neighborhood once again today. In fact, it might be a degree or two hotter but the net effect will be very similar to the weekend.

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Mike Caplan

CHICAGO - Chicago faces a stretch of dangerous heat this weekend into early next week, with heat index values soaring above 100° and limited chances for relief until Tuesday. Showers and weakening thunderstorms will be rolling into Chicagoland later this morning through the mid-afternoon hours. The expected cloud should hold high temperatures down to the lower 80s. Extreme Heat Warning What we know: Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high in the mid 90s.

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Mike Caplan

CHICAGO - Severe thunderstorm reports were confined to areas well southeast of Chicago yesterday. Northwest Indiana, particularly sections of Jasper, southern Porter and LaPorte counties were most notably hit with wind damage. Heavy rainfall ended up being the star of the show. Some parts of Chicagoland picked up nearly 3 inches of rainfall leading to some localized flooding. The overall range of rainfall tapered off to closer to a half inch of rain in parts of our northern viewing area.

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Mike Caplan

CHICAGO - There were exactly zero reports of severe thunderstorms in Chicagoland yesterday. Chance of thunderstorms What we know: Today, the risk of severe thunderstorms is greater, but many factors will have to come together for that to be realized. Several computer models focus these stronger storms just southeast of the Chicago area. Nevertheless, it is a day to be "weather ready."  Thunderstorms will be possible at almost any time through late afternoon.

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Mike Caplan

CHICAGO - Chicago’s first true heat wave of the year is on the way. Several days in a row of 90° plus temperatures are in sight, perhaps as early as Friday. Chicago weather forecast What we know: Today will be hot as well with highs likely cracking the 90° mark in most areas, including the beaches. It will also be noticeably more humid. Skies will be mostly to partly sunny with very little chance of rain during daylight hours. The chance of showers and storms goes up starting tonight.