EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 9 MIN
Tornados, smoke, extreme heat: What made Chicago’s summer weather dangerous
from In the Loop (Segments) · host WBEZ Chicago
From severe storms to extreme heat, the Chicago area has seen what feels like an abnormal summer. But are tornadoes, wildfire smoke, and derechos the region’s new normal? We check in with an expert to find out. GUEST: Scott Collis, atmospheric scientist, head of GCIS department, Argonne National Laboratory
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