Heavy storms, wind batter Chicago area

Timelapse: Wicked weather hits Chicago. Posted 9:02 PM, June 30, Monday night's storm in Chicago – in 30 seconds. Filed in: Weather Storms bring hail and 80 degree weather Saturday, more storms expected Sunday.

along roadways adjacent to the lake, visibilities could be lower – approaching zero in spots. Driving close to the lake could be extremely dangerous early this morning as visibility could be down to zero in spots – for example, persons who regularly use Lake Shore Drive in Chicago should take extra precautions this morning. Post navigation. ← Heat, humidity on the way this weekend; lake cooling to wane · Tim's Weather World: Nation's drought on the decline → 

The Monday night flight to St. Cloud Regional Airport from Chicago O'Hare Airport was canceled because of weather issues in Chicago, a spokesperson for SkyWest said. Other flights were delayed. United Airlines has two flights each to and from Chicago

Notes the Chicago Sun Times: “The water temperature at the south buoy, which sits in the middle of Lake Michigan due east of Racine, Wisconsin, was 46 degrees Fahrenheit, said Ben Deubelbeiss, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in 

The National Weather Service is warning that an approaching cold front could produce wind gusts of 70 mph or greater and "possibly a tornado" as it collides with the steamy air over the Chicago area. There could be hail up to 2 inches in diameter and