A storm bearing down over McHenty County Thursday afternoon had rotation associated with it, and a tornado warning is possible.

A ground stop has been issued at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport due to the threat of severe weather. According to the FAA, all flights set to depart for O’Hare are being held at their respective airports, with that delay currently expected to last until approximately 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service received no reports of tornado touchdowns Friday night after cancelling a tornado watch early for several Northern Illinois counties. After issuing a tornado watch

Severe thunderstorm warnings popped off in the greater Chicago area through the evening Thursday, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from the Windy City Smokeout.

Severe thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and evening across Chicagoland, accompanied by a risk for damaging wind gusts, hail and some tornadoes.

Chicago faced a stormy weekend with severe weather threats, including hail and gusty winds, according to forecasts.

Chicago experiences severe flooding after 5 inches of rain in 90 minutes, creating dangerous conditions across downtown.

Portions of the eastern United States will remain at risk for more episodes of flooding downpours and thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts into this weekend.