going to the airport. also driving around because the morning rush hour has thunderstorms, some of those are even strong this morning. right now, the airports aren t reporting any delays. it s just opening up at o hare and midway. call ahead if you re taking an early morning flight. here s a look at the radar. all the white flashes are the active lightning strikes. a new line of thunderstorm is about to move over chicago in the next half hour. as far as the forecast, northeast, cold start, beautiful afternoon finally. pittsburgh, thunderstorms will roll in for you later on today. but all the bad weather is in the middle of the country. st. louis, oklahoma city, little rock eventually, and if you live in indiana, ohio or illinois, you have a chance of severe weather including tornadoes later on this afternoon. so, keep an eye to the sky. that s a look at your thursday forecast. you re watching morning joe st. louis style brewed by starbucks. [ woman ] dear cat. gentle cat.