This weather isn't ideal for football. (USATSI)

Violent thunderstorms rolling through the Midwest sent the Bears and Ravens into the locker room and fans scurrying for shelter.

During the weather delay, fans and journalists snapped photos of the conditions at Soldier Field in Chicago. Here's a few of the best:

I'm not a meteorologist but that looks bad. pic.twitter.com/H4l9NnjAEv

— World of Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) November 17, 2013Looks like a White Sox game. ZING. pic.twitter.com/fVlzUIYK63

— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 17, 2013My brothers view at the Bears game. @thedina28 pic.twitter.com/XcPkSr2CRU

— Angelia Rendina (@angeliarendina) November 17, 2013#Bears saying a possible 3pm re-start time at Soldier Field. Meanwhile, poncho sales have gone up substantially. pic.twitter.com/TB945iffnr

— Dave Furst (@DaveFurst) November 17, 2013Under cover @ChicagoBears game. Our scene behind sect 252. All concessions closed #bears #tornado pic.twitter.com/y1XUHoH0oN

— Mike Paone (@mjpaone) November 17, 2013The Ravens-Bears game is in a weather delay as tornadoes circle the area. (via @CindyBoren) https://t.co/MeXZCCNcHQ pic.twitter.com/J33OSXUwkB

— Post Sports (@PostSports) November 17, 2013OK so weather is effecting the game a bit! #FantasyFootball #Bears pic.twitter.com/a9JnV6yfhi

— FantasySavior (@DaFantasySavior) November 17, 2013Soldier Field is an ocean. Oh wait, that's the tarp. #bears (Tribune Photo) pic.twitter.com/mouIGA6DJM

— Amanda Kaschube (@amandakaschube) November 17, 2013There's a reason the concessions are closed...oh the humanity.

Was just told by Soldier Field employee that concessions were stopped because TOO MUCH beer was being sold.

— Amy Jacobson (@AmyJacobson) November 17, 2013Finally, a little humor to go with the rain.
Don't cross your beams, Chicago! pic.twitter.com/f0RnvvWrGw

— Denny Burkholder (@DennyBurkholder) November 17, 2013No doubt. RT @RobertKlemko The Bears probably manufactured this weather delay. #RayLewisConspiracyTheories

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 17, 2013Double rainbow hovering over many of Western Suburbs. Winds are gusty and there is a noticeable temperature drop pic.twitter.com/luFrsl640N

— Tracy Butler (@TracyButlerABC7) November 17, 2013
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