Tracy Butler

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Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue through the evening. The primary hazards will be lightning strikes, downpours, and gusty winds. #ILwx #INwx

Smoky conditions this morning should ease by the afternoon as scattered thunderstorms develop across the area. Another round of storms is expected tomorrow, primarily south of Interstate 88. Wildfire smoke may return tomorrow evening and continue into Sunday.

Smoke continues to plague the area, though improvements in visibility are expected from mid-morning through early afternoon as the wind direction changes and pushes smoke northeastward. You can access real-time air quality by visiting AirNow.gov. #ILwx #INwx

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Good morning from the @ABC7Chicago Weather Cave

What a terrific morning @WCSmokeout with a terrific @ABC7Chicago crew…these are the people who made this morning so awesome.

Here’s your report from the @ABC7Chicago Weather Cave

Hello from the @ABC7Chicago Weather Cave!

Here is a look at rainfall totals from July 2 to July 4, 2026. Much of this rain fell in a 48-hour period within 4 separate rounds of severe storms. Needless to say, considerable flash flooding occurred where the heaviest rain fell. #ILwx #INwx

Aviso de Tormenta Severa continúa Joliet IL, Naperville IL, Bolingbrook IL hasta las 4:15 PM CDT. ¡Esta tormenta contiene ráfagas de vientos de 70 MPH!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Chicago IL, Cicero IL and Orland Park IL until 4:45 PM CDT

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Chicago IL, Cicero IL, Orland Park IL hasta las 4:45 PM CDT

Flash Flood Warning including Elgin IL, Bartlett IL and Streamwood IL until 7:00 PM CDT

Aviso de Inundación Repentina incluye Sandwich IL, Mendota IL, Lake Holiday IL hasta las 5:00 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Aurora IL, Oswego IL and Batavia IL until 3:45 PM CDT

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Aurora IL, Oswego IL, Batavia IL hasta las 3:45 PM CDT

Flash Flood Warning including Aurora IL, Oswego IL and Batavia IL until 9:00 PM CDT

Aviso de Inundación Repentina incluye Aurora IL, Oswego IL, Batavia IL hasta las 9:00 PM CDT

Flash Flood Warning including Elgin IL, Schaumburg IL and Wheaton IL until 9:00 PM CDT