Due to severe thunderstorms in the Chicago area, a ground stop was imposed at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on Tuesday.

According to the FAA, the ground stop will stop all planes bound for Chicago at their departure airports. The stop is expected to last until 8 p.m., but may be extended due to the storms.

According to official information, departing flights from the airport are also delayed by up to 45 minutes.

Metra trains are also affected. According to the agency, trains on the UP-NW line between Palatine and Fox River Grove were temporarily halted due to high winds, with gusts of up to 70 miles per hour possible in the area. Those trains have since been allowed to resume service, with delays of 45 minutes or more possible.

Due to the strong winds, trains on the UP-N line between Braeside and Great Lakes also came to a standstill, officials said.

The severe storms led to a series of warnings in McHenry, Lake and Cook counties. In addition to heavy rain, wind gusts of over 70 miles per hour and large hail are possible.

Tornadoes also cannot be ruled out due to their east-southeast movement.

You can find current weather information here.