Chicagoland severe weather, graduate talks meteorology, raising homes above floods | The Forecasters

Powerful storms raked the Chicago area on Wednesday, with hurricane-force winds that damaged buildings and brought down trees and utility poles. The Forecasters discuss the damage and the severe weather ahead. Later, recent Florida State University graduate Aiyana Clemens joins to discuss her meteorology education, the importance of internships, and her journey in finding her first job. Then, a report on the lengths some homeowners are going to rise above the risk of flooding. --- 'The Forecasters' streams live weeknights at 7 p.m. CT on WGN+. Airdate: June 10, 2026 | Episode 198