Two rounds of storms are hitting the Chicago area on Friday. Here's what you can expect.
Two rounds of storms are hitting the Chicago area on Friday. Here's what you can expect. A ground stop was issued at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms in the area that will remain in effect until 11:45 a.
m. A ground delay will remain in effect through midnight. The first round of storms develops late Friday morning into the early afternoon as warm air builds into the region. Highs will climb to the 60s and 70s. Conditons turn windy and warmer with another round of showers and thunderstorms late Friday night into early Saturday as a cold front sweeps across the area. Some overnight storms could produce gusty winds. According to the National Weather Service, the biggest storm threats will be heavy rain and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. The NWS said there is a chance for small hail and tornadoes.Flight cancellations and delays reported at Chicago airports Ground delays and ground stops have impacted hundreds of flights at O'Hare and Midway airports. As of 10:30 a.m., O'Hare Airport reported 80 flight cancellations and over 600 flight delays. Midway Airport has reported 20 cancellations and over 100 flight delays.
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