Chicago tornadoes cancel over 300 flights.

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Thunderstorms in Chicago, the third-largest US city, halted air travel on Wednesday. Eight tornadoes hit northern Illinois, triggering citywide sirens.

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Tornadoes in the area have prompted many to seek refuge. On July 12, 2023, the National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings in the larger metropolitan region

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As storm clouds passed over downtown Chicago and Bronzeville, traveling east across Lake Michigan.

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After severe weather warnings, the National Weather Service detected a tornado near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday.

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AP reported no immediate injuries. The Chicago National Weather Service confirmed a tornado around 7 p.m.

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“This tornado is moving east and touching the ground intermittently. South of O'Hare, circulations increase. "If warned, seek shelter," it said.

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