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Some scattered storms are expected to pass through the area Tuesday morning, but conditions may worsen in the evening with the possibility of severe thunderstorms and gusty winds, the National Weather Service said.
Flights leaving from O'Hare were delayed by over an hour as of 8 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Delays were expected to increase as thunderstorms passed through.
Tiago Uribe and Yolanda Salinas, who won an online contest to switch on the fountain, were among hundreds of people and performers who encircled the 97-year-old Buckingham Fountain as wind blew mist onto people’s faces.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a slightly weaker display than on Friday night, with the strongest solar shows likely visible between 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday.