More than 1,000 flights were delayed or cancelled at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport on Wednesday as severe storms swept through the Midwest. The two major airports temporarily halted all flights in the evening due to thunderstorms, according to livemint.com.
The National Weather Service received over a dozen tornado reports across northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois on Wednesday. Despite the widespread weather disruptions, there were no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities. The storms also caused power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of customers in the region, as reported by the Associated Press and cited by livemint.com.
The flight disruptions at Chicago airports come amid a series of severe weather events impacting the US Midwest. Chicago O’Hare and Midway are among the busiest airports in the country, making the delays significant for both domestic and international travel. The National Weather Service’s warnings highlight the ongoing risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in the area, which can severely impact transportation and power infrastructure.
The National Weather Service and local authorities continue to monitor weather conditions closely, with more potentially severe weather expected on Thursday. Airlines and travelers are advised to check flight statuses regularly as the situation develops, according to livemint.com.