Major airports on the East Coast have grounded flights in anticipation of severe thunderstorms. Newark Liberty, Philadelphia International, LaGuardia, and Washington Dulles have implemented ground stops. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch valid until 9pm ET, foreseeing strong wind gusts and hail. The FAA has warned of possible extensions to the ground stops, leading to significant travel delays, particularly at Newark Liberty Airport where passengers face long wait times. Alerts for similar storms were issued previously at these airports.
Several major East Coast airports, including Newark Liberty and Philadelphia International, have grounded flights in anticipation of severe thunderstorms and ground stops.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch valid until 9pm ET, forecasting wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.
Federal Aviation Administration indicated a potential for extending ground stops beyond the current times due to evolving storm conditions affecting air travel.
Travelers at Newark Liberty Airport are experiencing significant delays, with wait times exceeding three hours as flight schedules are disrupted by the weather.
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