Texas Storms Cause Major Flight Disruptions Across the US
A slow-moving storm system, fuelled by remnants of Hurricane Polo and Gulf of Mexico moisture, has caused significant flight disruptions across Texas and the broader United States. On 2 October 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued ground stops at five major airports, including Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW), which experienced 999 delays and 321 cancellations. In total, 4,115 flights were delayed and 433 were cancelled nationwide. The storm system has brought heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms, with National Weather Service alerts active in the Dallas metropolitan area. Source time: 2 October 2026.
