We checked with the FAA and there was a ground stop for departures to Bush Airport that lasts through 6:30 p.m. A check of the radar shows storms in north Houston around the airport. If you have a flight, your best bet is to contact your airline.

State Area on Friday, with record-breaking heat and severe thunderstorms.The storms were fueled, in part, by highs that ranged from the upper 90s to lower 100s in many locations. Following the stifling temperatures came another round of prolific storms.

Extreme heat returned to the tri-state area with a vengeance Friday, pumping feels-like temperatures near 110 degrees in parts of New Jersey before humidity-fueled evening storms brought down trees. A cold front ushered in showers and storms,

Dangerous storms targeted numerous states on Tuesday afternoon, prompting immediate warnings for people to seek shelter.

Severe storms moving into the Chicago area are bringing dangerous flash flood threats on Friday afternoon. There is a flash flood warning in effect for Cook and DuPage counties until 2:45 p.m. A ground stop has been issued at O'Hare Airport as storms move into the area.

Expect many dry hours between storms, but stay weather aware as storms could dump heavy rain and strong winds later.

Reports of downed trees and other storm damage came into the NWS office after Thursday's storms moved through parts of Northern Michigan.

While cooler temperatures settle over Southeast Michigan, showers and storms also linger in the area. Storm chances will continue from Friday into Saturday, with a potential for severe weather Saturday afternoon and evening.