What is a ‘ring of fire'? The phenomenon behind several rounds of storms Fourth of July weekend

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date July 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated July 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/what-is-a-ring-of-fire-the-phenomenon-behind-several-rounds-of-storms-fourth-of-july-weekend/3956460/

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Several rounds of storms are expected along a “ring of fire” across the Midwest through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. However there are still a lot of questions on the timing of each round. This setup in the atmosphere is extremely common in summer around Chicago. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7...