Air travel into Chicago faced significant disruption Monday afternoon as a ground stop was implemented at one of the city’s major airports due to an intense thunderstorm system. Flights scheduled to land were held at their origin airports following a federal directive issued just after noon. The weather event causing the delay is bringing dangerous conditions, including high winds, hail, and torrential rainfall. The ground stop took effect at 12:20 p.m. and was expected to r

North Texas is facing one of the hottest stretches of the summer, with temperatures surging into the upper 90s and triple digits as July draws to a close. A heat advisory is currently in effect for multiple areas across the region, with heat index values expected to reach between 102 and 105 degrees. This extreme heat is being caused by a high-pressure system building back over Texas, significantly reducing the chance for rainfall and increasing both temperature and humidity levels.