New Jersey flash floods: Ground stop at Newark Liberty Airport; Check list of delayed flights
The ground stop was implemented amid severe weather forecasted for much of New Jersey on Monday, with a lot of rainfall expected later into the night. Plainfield and Scotch Plains in Union County in New Jersey, are already facing severe flash floods, with scary videos showing key areas submerged under water. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency amid the severe weather conditions.
Newark's Liberty International Airport - List Of Flights Delayed
The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) projected a 3 to 3.5 hours of delays in the flights to and from the airport due to the ground stop. In a post on X, Liberty International Airport said that the ground stop is expected to be over by 9:00 p.m. on Monday night.
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Here's a list of delayed flights from the flight tracking website, FlightView.
Note: This is not a comprehensive list. For more details check with your airlines.
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