Despite a beautiful morning Monday, there is a chance for rain and storms later in the day, but what should you expect and when?
Showers and storms began to move into the area around 1 p.m., with scattered rain continuing through the afternoon and evening.The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for flights heading to Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports on Monday afternoonUnder the ground stop, departures to Midway and O'Hare were being halted at their originating airports. Meanwhile, departures from Midway were being delayed by up to 15 minutes.
"The afternoon commute could be a little soggy," NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Roman said, adding that heavy downpours were possible at times. The storms could produce gusty winds, lightning strikes and"torrential downpours," according to the National Weather Service. Storms that do develop are not expected to be severe, the NWS said, though some localized flooding could occur.
According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are set to continue through 10 p.m., bringing with them a change in temperatures. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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