Both of Chicago's airports have canceled flights as powerful storms are anticipated to hit parts of the Midwest. The Chicago Department of Aviation says 85 flights have been canceled at O'Hare International Airports. Schedules there are running about 30 minutes late. At Midway International Airport, 40 flights were canceled. Flights are about 20 minutes behind.
A National Weather Service meteorologist says high winds are expected to be the biggest threat. There could be wind gusts over 70 mph.
Forecasters predict the most severe conditions during the evening hours. Far eastern Iowa and northern Illinois could see "significant" tornadoes of an EF2 rating or higher.
