Why Chicagoland dodged severe weather; flooding & the new screwworm | The Forecasters

From calmer‑than‑expected local storms — and why the forecast shifted — to Lake County’s newly approved disaster declaration after five tornadoes, the episode tracks the region’s weather and recovery. Viewers also get updates on Tropical Storm Arthur as it drenches the Gulf Coast, a look at how flooding could worsen a dangerous screwworm outbreak, and a major proposal to expand NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters fleet. The show highlights striking viewer photos from Illinois and Indiana, plus a heartwarming high‑tech rescue of a lost suburban dog. It all wraps with a peaceful Nature Minute featuring new prairie dog pups emerging on Colorado’s Coyote Ridge. https://www.wgntv.com/TheForecasters --- 'The Forecasters' streams live weeknights at 7 p.m. CT on WGN+. Airdate: June 17, 2026 | Episode 202