This browser does not support the Video element.
Powerful winds knock down trees in Chicago suburbs
Several trees were knocked down by strong winds overnight in suburban Chicago.
CHICAGO - Ground stops were issued briefly at O'Hare Airport Friday morning due to powerful winds and an equipment outage.
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 wind. The ground stop was lifted at 7:15 a.m. and another one was issued at 7:20 a.m. due to an "equipment outage," according to the FAA.
Departures resumed at 8 a.m. Friday but delays at the airport were averaging 43 minutes.
In the past 24 hours, 17 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.
The Source: The information in this report came from the FAA and the National Weather Service