Ground stops issued at O'Hare Airport due to wind, equipment outage

Powerful winds knock down trees in Chicago suburbs

Several trees were knocked down by strong winds overnight in suburban Chicago.

CHICAGO - A ground stop was issued at O'Hare Airport Friday morning due to powerful winds.

What we know:

The Chicago area is under a high wind warning until 4 p.m. with gusts of up to 60 mph.

The Federal Aviation Administration stopped all departures at 6:15 a.m. due to the conditions. The ground stop is scheduled to be lifted at 7:15 a.m. but could be extended.

In the past 24 hours, 15 flights have been canceled at O'Hare with the airport experiencing minimal delay times.

Several trees were downed in the Chicago area overnight due to the winds.

What you can do:

For more flight information and updates, visit the National Airspace System Status website.