A storm over the Chicago
area compelled more than 200 flights to be cancelled at O’Hare International
Airport and Midway Airport on Tuesday afternoon, according to a media report.

The Chicago Department
of Aviation recorded 127 flights cancelled in O’Hare with an average delay of
up to 27 minutes, along with 83 cancellations on Midway with a delay of less
than 15 minutes, stated NBC Chicago website.

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Nearly all of the
Chicago region is under the risk category for storms.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for
portions of northern Illinois on Tuesday afternoon, as well as a watch for
sections of northwest Indiana.

The warning will last until 9 p.m. CT. A severe
thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of southeast Wisconsin, including
Kenosha County, shortly before noon Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, the watch will be
in force until 6 p.m. CT.

Parts of Lake and McHenry counties were also under
a severe thunderstorm warning until 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, as well as Cook, Lee,
Ogle, DeKalb, and Kane counties until 2:30 p.m.

People in Kane, DeKalb,
and northwest Cook counties were advised to go inside shortly after 1:30 p.m.

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“People and animals
outdoors will be injured,” the NWS mentioned. “Expect hail damage to
roofs, siding, windows and vehicles.”

Kendall, northern LaSalle, and northern Grundy counties were also under
a severe thunderstorm warning until 3:15 p.m.

A strong storm capable of delivering 60 mph gusts
and quarter-sized hail was observed near Poplar Grove and was heading east at
50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

The storms’ main threat will most likely be
devastating straight-line winds and hail, however a single tornado cannot be
ruled out.

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According to the
National Weather Service, the most severe weather will be found east of the
Interstate 55 corridor, in northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

As temperatures continue
to drop, the storms are predicted to stop by early Tuesday evening.