00:00Chicago is known for unpredictable and extreme weather.
00:03Tornadoes, flooding, heat waves, and bitter cold can all affect the city.
00:07In July 2024, a powerful derecho produced 32 confirmed tornadoes across the Chicago forecast area.
00:15Four of those tornadoes touched down within Chicago itself.
00:18Illinois recorded more than 200 tornadoes by mid-August 2026.
00:23Flooding is another growing concern during intense thunderstorms.
00:26Chicago's deadliest weather disaster came during the July 1995 heat wave.
00:32More than 700 people died during that extreme heat event.
00:35Winter can be dangerous, too.
00:37In January 2019, temperatures at O'Hare fell to minus 23 degrees.
00:42Wind chills reached a dangerous minus 52 degrees.
00:45Now, a strengthening El Nino could influence the coming winter.
00:49Experts say Chicago may see milder and less snowy conditions.
00:52But they stress that this is only a statistical prediction.
00:55For students and residents, Chicago weather remains difficult to predict.
01:00Preparing for rapidly changing conditions is essential year-round.
01:04Disclosure.
01:05This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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