Intense thunderstorms associated with the same storm system affecting the Midwest and causing flooding in Indiana led the FAA to initiate a Ground Delay Program at Chicago O'Hare on August 12. Average delays reached over 100 minutes, with some flights experiencing delays exceeding three and a half hours. Both O'Hare and Midway airports faced numerous delays and cancellations as storms persisted in the area for a second consecutive day, following a weekend that already recorded unprecedented cancellations at the airport. Passengers transiting through Chicago are advised to monitor their airline applications and anticipate widespread disruptions throughout the national air travel system as the storm system progresses eastward.
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