Overview

• The FAA issued an O’Hare ground stop that lasted until 7:15 a.m. Saturday.
• Midway entered a ground stop at 8:48 a.m., with the FAA expecting it to lift by 10 a.m.
• As of 9:23 a.m., O’Hare had average delays of 83 minutes for arrivals and 60 minutes for departures, with 72 flights canceled.
• The National Weather Service said the storm threat would persist through midday with heavy rain possible in stronger cells.
• Meteorologists warned of gusty winds capable of downing branches and small hail, and most storms moved out by late morning with only isolated showers possible in the afternoon.