Chicago is facing another round of severe storms on Friday and all hazards are possible, including damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and torrential rain.

More severe weather could hit the Chicago area on Friday after a round of storms moved through on Thursday. Pockets of heavy ...

Damaging winds, hail, isolated tornadoes, and torrential rain are possible with a string of storms approaching Chicagoland ...

Another night of potentially dangerous storms is possible in the Chicago area Friday as the threat for severe weather ...

Droughts have a similar effect: When soil dries out over long periods, it can become compacted or even crusted over, reducing its ability to absorb water. Severe to extreme preexisting drought ...