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Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV
A line of thunderstorms moving through the DMV put air travel on hold Wednesday afternoon, triggering ground stops at Reagan National and Dulles airports.
The FAA temporarily halted flights headed to both airports as storms pushed into the region, bringing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, according to forecasters.
By mid-afternoon, departing flights at Dulles were averaging delays of 75 minutes and increasing, according to the FAA.
At Reagan National, departing flights were averaging delays of approximately 15 minutes and increasing, while a broader ground de…
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Virginia As Dangerous Storms Move In
The dangerous storm system forecasters warned about all weekend is now unfolding across the DMV.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for the region until 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16, putting millions of residents across the DMV on alert as a volatile line of severe storms pushes toward the East Coast.
The watch covers much of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District, where meteorologists say the atmosphere is primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and destructive winds.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, V…
