Tornadoes, large hail and high winds were predicted for much of the Midwest and Plains Wednesday and Thursday in a severe weather outbreak that was said to be the greatest tornado threat seen in the country so far this year, the Weather Channel lead
Due to Chicago weather, airlines at MDW reporting nearly 30 cancellations & a few delays of 45 mins. Pls check flight status w/ your airline. — Midway Intl. Airport (@fly2midway) April 9, 2015. WGN Web Desk April 9,
Heavy rain earlier Thursday has caused travel problems at both of Chicago's airports. At O'Hare, 735 flights were cancelled and 90-minute delays were reported; 35 flights were cancelled and 20-minute delays were reported at Midway, officials said.
(CBS) – Weather-related delays at O'Hare International Airport were affecting travel Thursday afternoon as storm fronts moved into the Chicago region. Delays of up to 90 minutes were reported at O'Hare, where more than 735 flights had been canceled.