| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 21, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 21, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/tornado-not-out-of-the-question-severe-weather-threat-looms-with-hail-heavy-downpours-possible-2/3978364/ |
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**_UPDATE: At 11:51 a.m., the FAA issued a ground stop for departures to O'Hare
airport due to thunderstorms. The ground stop was expected to be lifted at 1:15
p.m._ **
[ Thunderstorms ][1] are expected to fire up Friday in the Chicago area, and
some could be strong or even severe. Will they snarl ...