A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports. There were also reports of storm damage.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the entire Chicago area ahead of more hot and humid conditions.

For the remainder of today, we will be on the storm watch. There is a chance for severe storms until roughly 9pm, especially south of Chicago. If we have a severe storm, all threats are possible including torrential rain,

Just 24 hours after heavy rain flooded several homes on Chicago’s Southwest Side, more rain on Saturday afternoon made it difficult for residents to dry out their belongings.

The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the Quad Cities and downstate Lincoln.

Storms and clouds will keep Chicago slightly cooler through tomorrow, but steamy 90s return Sunday through Tuesday.

Extreme heat blanketed the Chicago area with heat index readings up to 110 on Thursday. Severe storms almost moved through parts of the area, leaving damage, and more are expected this weekend.

Another day of storms has prompted a ground stop at O'Hare International Airport. There was no rain falling in downtown Chicago as of 4:30 p.m., and Midway International Airport was not affected. But the Federal Aviation Administration said there was a ground stop due at O'Hare due to thunderstorms.