NWS Chicago says isolated strong storms may affect northern Illinois today, with the stronger conditional risk near Crystal Lake, Huntley, and areas northwest of the Fox Valley. Here is what the forecast means—and how to document exterior conditions safely.

NWS Chicago logged two estimated 1-inch hail reports west of Naperville on August 9. Here is what homeowners can safely check, document, and discuss with a contractor.

NWS Chicago highlights a conditional severe-storm risk for Wednesday afternoon and evening, August 26, especially east of I-55 and south of I-80. Use this safety-first property checklist before, during, and after the weather passes.

Verified NWS hail and wind reports for Bradley, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Huntley, Lemont, Orland Park, Tinley Park, DuPage, Will County, and more.

A practical, safety-first checklist for documenting possible roof, siding and gutter damage after hail or strong winds in Tinley Park.