A ground stop has been issued at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport as the Chicago area experiences stormy conditions and dangerous winds that left thousands without power.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the ground stop was put in place for flights traveling to Chicago from a number of other U.S. airports. The stop was in place through at least 2:30 p.m. CT but the FAA warned it could be extended.
Meanwhile, a ground delay program is in place through 3 a.m. CT Tuesday. The FAA warned departures out of O’Hare were delayed an average of 15 minutes “and increasing” due to storms.
Wind gusts of nearly 70 miles per hour knocked out power to thousandsof Chicago-area residents Monday afternoon.
A round of strong-to-severe thunderstorms is expected to impact the area Monday afternoon and into the evening, with the entire Chicago area at a “slight” risk of severe weather, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
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