Ground stop issued at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms

Published August 5, 2026 4:35 PM CDT

A ground stop was issued at O'Hare Airport on Wednesday afternoon due to thunderstorms.

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered departures to O'Hare to remain grounded at 4 p.m. The stoppage is set to expire at 5:15 p.m.

In the past 24 hours, six flights have been canceled at O'Hare.

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