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Live updates: Southern California wildfire burns homes as residents flee
A Santa Ana windstorm brings wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph for parts of Southern California with 100-mph winds possible on mountaintops.
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A major winter storm threatens parts of the central U.S. with snow, ice and even blizzards
The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings from Kansas and Missouri — where blizzard conditions are expected — to New Jersey.
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Illinois winter storm timeline: ‘Significant' snowstorm to impact large portion of state
Parts of Illinois, Indiana and other Midwest states could experience the largest snowfall in more than a decade, with a major winter storm expected to deliver heavy snow, near-blizzard conditions and freezing rain.
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Northern lights may be visible in some states on New Year's Eve
Stargazers may catch a glimpse of colorful auroras in several northern states on Monday and Tuesday.
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Natural gas surges as much as 20% on expectations for colder-than-usual January on the East Coast
The West, however, is expected to see temperatures come in milder than average, according to a report released Sunday by The Weather Co. and Atmospheric G2.
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Most of the US won't have snow on the ground on Christmas
Those in the Rocky Mountains and the northern U.S. and Northeast could be in luck, though, forecasters said.
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Winter weather causes havoc across Great Lakes, Appalachia
Massive storms have caused weather alerts across the Great Lakes and southern Appalachia on Monday.
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As hurricane season ends, researchers take stock of unexpected pattern
Saturday marks the official end of a busy and destructive hurricane season, in which the weeks that usually see peak activity were puzzlingly quiet.
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Looking to cut heating and energy costs this winter? Here's how
As temperatures continue to drop across the nation, here’s how you can save a little bit of money this winter season.
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Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week
Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving.
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What is the winter solstice? What to know about the shortest day of the year
In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on either Dec. 21 or 22 every year. This year, it falls on Dec. 21.
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Rain and snow fronts expected before and during Thanksgiving week, forecasters say
Fronts moving from west to east will produce rain and snow in much of the country, the only exception for now being the Southwest.
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Why leaves change color: The science behind autumn's vibrant transformation
The process of changing leaf colors is often referred to as “fall foliage.” But what exactly happens scientifically to cause this change?
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Monday night forecast: Warmup ahead
NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack has the latest on an upcoming warmup.
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Colder, snowier winter predicted as La Niña takes hold
After a string of warmer winters, this season is expected to bring colder and wetter conditions, particularly for the Great Lakes region. NBC Chicago meteorologist Kevin Jeanes gives us the details.
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‘Tiny' Oscar intensifies into Category 1 hurricane, moves toward Cuba
“Tiny” Oscar intensified into a hurricane Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
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What's the difference between El Niño and La Niña?
El Niño and La Niña are climate phenomena that impacts weather across the U.S. and the world.
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Redesign alert! Our NBC 5 Chicago app has a new, customizable weather section
Updates to weather in the NBC 5 Chicago app include improved radar layer control, location experience, alerts and customization. Download today!
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Rare comet in skies over North Texas
A rare comet known as C/2023 A3 has been visible to the naked eye over North Texas. NBC 5 viewers who spotted the comet shared their photos with iSee@nbcdfw.com.
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