Ground stop lifted at Charlotte airport after strong storms
Hazardous weather conditions Monday afternoon prompted the FAA to ground planes at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and at other East Coast airports.
The ground stop at CLT began at 5:15 p.m. The ground stop was initially expected to last until 6:45 p.m. But the FAA later extended it to 7:15 p.m.
Ground stops also were issued for airports in Atlanta, New York City area, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
At about 4:30 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said it was rerouting planes around the system, which was approaching much of the East Coast.
Officials at the Charlotte airport urged people to check with their airlines for flight status. People should expect the potential for extensive delays with their flights.
There was a tornado warning Monday for Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties until 6 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service said.
This story was originally published August 7, 2023 at 5:34 PM.
