CHICAGO (CBS)– Airlines have canceled over 200 Chicago flights amid storm threats.
As of 7:00 p.m. Monday, 189 flights have been canceled at O’Hare International Airport, and 16 flights have been canceled at Midway International Airport.
Average delays at O’Hare are around 16 minutes.
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Terrifying footage shows the chaos and confusion aboard a cruise ship that sent at least eight passengers to hospitals after the cruise line said its ship encountered an "unexpected" strong wind, causing it to lean to the left. https://t.co/ggEEIXPLvP pic.twitter.com/9GL8LaKzpY
— ABC News (@ABC) March 5, 2019
“Just before midnight on Sunday, March 3, Norwegian Escape encountered unexpected weather in the form of a sudden, extreme gust of wind, estimated at 100 knots, which resulted in the ship heeling to the port side,” the cruise line tweeted. “Several injuries were reported and those guests and crew received immediate attention or are being treated by the ship’s medical staff. There was no damage to the ship; she remains fully operational and continues her scheduled itinerary.”
CRUISE SHIP CHAOS: pics show damage on board @CruiseNorwegian Escape after 100 knot wind slams into the ship early Sunday morning. Hear from passengers who went through the ordeal at 5 pm. @MyNews13 @BN9 Pics: Frank Pignataro pic.twitter.com/dylE05Y1gi
— Greg Pallone (@gpallone13) March 5, 2019
Several injuries were reported and those guests and crew received immediate attention or are being treated by the ship’s medical staff. There was no damage to the ship; she remains fully operational and continues her scheduled itinerary. (cont.)
— Cruise Norwegian (@CruiseNorwegian) March 4, 2019
WHOA! HOLD ON TIGHT! SCARY VIDEO… Several passengers are injured when a Miami based Norwegian cruise ship listed during a freak weather event. Officials say a wind gust of 100 knots caused the ship to tip to the side, sending things flying. pic.twitter.com/S8vX8nEB1d
— Tim Williams (@realtimwilliams) March 5, 2019
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A major snowstorm will hit the Midwest on Monday and give way to record-smashing temps this week as a massive Polar Vortex makes it’s way across the United States.
Snow and cold temps are no strangers to #chicago. Our snow crew is working hard to keep runways safe and operational at O’Hare today. pic.twitter.com/WVyPMCzGd9
— O'Hare Intl. Airport (@fly2ohare) January 28, 2019
It's pretty much all down hill through Wednesday… DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS in the -40 to nearly -60 deg F range at times Tue night through Wed morning. #iawx
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— NWS Des Moines (@NWSDesMoines) January 28, 2019
