Thunderstorms swept into the Chicago area on Friday morning, triggering ground delays at O'Hare International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration initially issued a ground stop due to severe weather, but later downgraded it to a ground delay, resulting in several flight delays and cancellations.
According to meteorologists, warmer temperatures are expected across the region, with temperatures near O'Hare reaching around 70°F and areas closer to Lake Michigan remaining in the 60s. However, heavy cloud cover is limiting sunshine, making it unlikely to break any warm-weather records.
Some rain could linger into Saturday morning, with precipitation totals expected to remain limited. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 60s on Saturday and the upper 50s on Sunday.
NBC 5 Chicago Storm Team meteorologist Alicia Roman warned that morning storms moving through the area could 'pack a punch,' bringing heavy downpours, thunder, and lightning. The National Weather Service Chicago also warned that periods of storms are expected through Saturday morning.
