The temperature reached 93 degrees at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday afternoon, topping the previous May 15 record high of 91, set in 1962. Meantime, a Tornado Watch has

The Chicago area can expect showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, Thursday night. The entire area remains under a tornado watch until 10 p.m., with the threat of large hail and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

The city reached a record-breaking 93 degrees Thursday, topping the previous May 15 record of 91 degrees set in 1961.

A week-long severe weather threat ramps up Thursday across the Midwest, with Chicago, Milwaukee and other major cities bracing for powerful storms capable of producing hurricane-force wind gusts, baseball-size hail or larger, and strong tornadoes. More storm chances Friday before a cooler, calmer weekend

The Chicago area is at serious risk of severe weather on Thursday, but another weather threat could emerge on Friday.

Beyoncé's forged away with the opening night of her "Cowboy Carter" concert in Chicago, despite delays due to severe weather and an evacuation.

White-knuckle moments were caught on camera as tree limbs came crashing down around workers sheltering in their truck.