Severe Storms Trigger Over 6,000 Flight Delays—These Airports Are Impacted
Key takeaways
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport experienced among the most flight delays among U.S. airports Thursday.(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)Key Facts Flight delays in the U.S.
- A total of 37% of inbound flights at Boston Logan International Airport were delayed Thursday as parts of Massachusetts face high winds and a tornado watch.
- Philadelphia International Airport, which is seeing high wind speeds and overcast conditions Thursday, had delays for 25% of its inbound flights and 35% of its outbound flights.
Topline Strong storm systems along the Gulf Coast and in the East contributed to over 6,000 flight delays Thursday, marking the latest wave of delays worsened by inclement weather this week as the Juneteenth holiday weekend approaches.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport experienced among the most flight delays among U.S. airports Thursday.(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)Key Facts Flight delays in the U.S. reached just over 6,000 as of 4 p.m. on Thursday, according to Flight Aware, which also logged 139 cancellations.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport recorded over 500 flight delays (though only 12 cancellations) as of Thursday afternoon, while a tornado watch and flood watch remains in effect for much of Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.