Severe winter storms affected thousands of flights during the Presidents Day weekend, primarily impacting major airports in New York, Washington, D.C., and the Midwest. Over 2,000 flights were delayed, with nearly half of departing flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport also affected. The National Weather Service reported damaging wind gusts and snow across multiple regions, resulting in widespread cancellations and a forecast of severe weather in Florida, where thunderstorms and tornado watches were issued. The operational disruptions led to significant delays and cancellations, posing challenges for passengers and airlines alike.
Thousands of flights were delayed due to winter storms impacting the East Coast and Midwest, leading to significant operational disruptions across major airports.
In New York, Newark, and Washington D.C., approximately 40% of flights were delayed on Sunday, totaling over 2,000 disruptions according to FlightAware.
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