Severe Weather Causes Over 2,000 Flight Cancellations Across East Coast
Severe thunderstorms have caused significant disruptions across the East Coast, leading to the cancellation of over 2,000 flights and delays for more than 5,000 others. The storms have prompted flood warnings and tornado watches in the Northeast, with tornadoes reported in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Major airports, including those in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., have been heavily affected. The Federal Aviation Administration issued ground stops for several airports due to the weather conditions. Airlines like JetBlue and United Airlines have offered flexible rebooking options for affected passengers.