Major Delays at NYC Airports Due to Severe Weather

Airports around New York City experienced significant delays on Sunday as intense thunderstorms disrupted flight operations. The weather caused weather-related ground stops and postponements that impacted both arrivals and departures.

At LaGuardia Airport, all arriving flights were halted from late morning until the afternoon due to lightning and stormy conditions. Once the ground stop was lifted, incoming flights faced delays of approximately two hours, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Similarly, at JFK International Airport and Newark International Airport, departures were completely suspended until about 4 p.m., compounding travel disruptions across the region.

The day was marked by heavy rain, frequent lightning strikes, and loud thunderclaps that shook the city streets and affected air traffic control operations.

Looking ahead, the weather forecast predicts a shift from the storms to extreme heat, with temperatures expected to surpass 100°F on Tuesday. The region will likely see further rain and storm activity starting Thursday, persisting through the weekend.

These weather-related delays are part of ongoing operational challenges at Newark International Airport, which has been struggling with staffing shortages among air traffic controllers for weeks, impacting its ability to manage flights efficiently.