Ground stop issued at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms

Rain and possible storms return today Kaitlin Cody has your Chicago weather update! The Brief The FAA issued a ground stop at O'Hare Airport Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. because of thunderstorms, with a chance of an extension. Eight flights were canceled over the previous 24 hours, while average delays remained under 15 minutes. CHICAGO - A ground stop was issued at O'Hare Airport on Wednesday afternoon due to thunderstorms. O'Hare Airport ground stop The backstory: The Federal Aviation Administration ordered departures to O'Hare to remain grounded from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. with a 30% to 60% probability of being extended. In the past 24 hours, eight flights have been canceled at O'Hare with average delays of under 15 minutes. Weather outlook: Skies will be mostly cloudy across the Chicago area today, with a chance for rain and thunderstorms. A few gusty storms are possible in northwest Indiana. Tap here to read our full forecast. What's next: This story is developing. Check back for updates. The Source: The information in this report came from the Federal Aviation Administration and O'Hare International Airport. O'Hare International Airport Travel News News