The first 80-degree day of the season is set to arrive in the Chicago area this week, accompanied by chances for strong-to-severe storms with the possibility of heavy downpours, gusty winds and hail.

Meteorologist David Yeomans forecasts on CBS News Chicago weekdays at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and reports on the Climate Watch team. Laura Bannon is the weekday morning meteorologist at CBS2. A native of ...

Chicago is on its 20th straight day of above-normal warmth with highs in the mid to upper 80s. No rain is expected for at least a week, worsening already dry conditions. September is on track to ...

Today will be partly sunny with highs in the 70s. A warm-up begins Wednesday with highs reaching the 80s. The weekend will stay warm, with a slight chance of rain Saturday. CHICAGO - Well, Chicago won ...