Overview
- Heat in the West, flooding in Hawaii, heavy snow in northern states and storm threats along the East Coast define the ongoing multi-hazard event.
- More than 12,500 U.S. flights were delayed or canceled as the system disrupted operations at major hubs across multiple regions.
- The FAA imposed ground delays at New York’s LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports due to strong winds and severe storms.
- The National Weather Service warned of damaging winds and possible tornadoes for the East Coast, prompting early school closures and a delay of House votes in Washington.
- Additional disruptions were reported at Reagan National, Orlando, Charlotte, Atlanta and Houston Bush as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the weather was affecting air traffic nationwide.