STORMS CAUSE CANCELLATIONS IN CHICAGO

Posted on 06/23/2016 | About Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago Department of Aviation said Wednesday that 85 flights had been cancelled at O'Hare International Airport and schedules there were running about 30 late. At Midway International Airport, 40 flights were cancelled. Flights were about 20 minutes behind.

National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Seeley says high winds are expected to be the biggest threat. There could be wind gusts over 70 mph.
Forecasters predict the most severe conditions during the late afternoon and evening hours. Far eastern Iowa and northern Illinois could see “significant” tornadoes of an EF2 rating or higher. Wind gusts could be 70 mph or greater. The worst weather is expected in Chicago after 4 p.m.