Storm Alert: What Chicago Can Expect Next

Chicago is bracing for more weather surprises today. A storm watch keeps running until 5 p. m. Monday for the city and nearby parts of northwest Indiana. Earlier, a warning for fast winds and small hail ended just before noon, but the warm 78-degree afternoon could spark new storms. These storms might knock down trees, damage weaker structures, or even hit mobile homes hard, local emergency teams warn.Air travel is feeling the pressure too. Midway Airport stopped letting planes land and take off until nearly noon. At O'Hare, most flights are running about half an hour late. The Federal Aviation Administration says this delay is due to storm safety rules, not the weather itself. Behind these storms is a cold front expected to arrive Tuesday. It could bring showers and thunder again, with temperatures sliding into the 50s by midweek. Right now, O'Hare sits at 76 degrees, but that cool drop will make the air feel fresher—if the storms hold off.