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Reisterstown, MD
Traffic
Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (DEVELOPING) Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (DEVELOPING)
Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (Developing) A power outage at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Monday morning caused major disruptions, forcing inbound flights to divert and leading to delays across the terminal, airport officials said. The outage, which impacted areas of the main terminal and the Hourly Garage, was first reported early on March 3, with BWI officials urging travelers to check their flight status as crews worked to restore power. By 9:30 a.m., the situation worsened, with airport officials announcing that “many inbound flights are being diverted at this time.”  Passengers were advi…

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by Zak Failla
Linthicum, MD
Business
Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul
Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul Southwest Airlines is cutting 1,750 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to streamline operations and reduce corporate costs. Southwest announced the layoffs for about 15 percent of the airline's corporate workforce in a news release on Monday, Feb. 17. The job cuts, which will be finalized by mid-2025, primarily affect corporate leadership and support roles. Eleven senior leadership positions, including vice presidents and directors, are also being eliminated. "This decision is unprecedented in our 53-year history, and change requires that we make difficult decisions," said…

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by Chris Spiker
Union, NJ
Weather
New Snow Predictions Released For New Jersey Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend Storm New Snow Predictions Released For New Jersey Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend Storm
New Snow Predictions Released For New Jersey Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend Storm A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected to move through the region this weekend, bringing slippery roads and potential travel disruptions into Super Bowl Sunday (scroll down for snow total predictions). The snow and sleet will likely begin Saturday afternoon, Feb. 8 for most areas and continue into the evening. As milder air moves in from the south during the night, the wintry precipitation will transition to freezing rain and eventually plain rain.  This change is expected to occur across much of the region by the early hours of Sunday morning, Feb. 9, with all prec…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ballenger Creek, MD
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DMV Airports Lead Nation In Cancellations As Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc On Travel DMV Airports Lead Nation In Cancellations As Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc On Travel
DMV Airports Lead Nation In Cancellations As Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc On Travel Airports across the DMV region bore the brunt of the first major winter storm of 2025, leading the nation in flight cancellations as travelers faced widespread disruptions. More than 17,000 flights were delayed nationwide on Monday, Jan. 6, as fierce winter weather left thousands of plans in disarray.  The hardest-hit airports? Reagan National, Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), and Washington Dulles, according to FlightAware, a site tracking real-time flight data. BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is open and operational, but airline operations have been limited this morning.Ou…

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by Zak Failla
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
Widespread Travel Disruptions Expected With Storm System Closing Out Weekend For Northeast Widespread Travel Disruptions Expected With Storm System Closing Out Weekend For Northeast
Widespread Travel Disruptions Expected With Storm System Closing Out Weekend For Northeast We've got one more day of stormy weather before another day of extreme heat. Pick your poison. A system that dropped several inches of rain on the Northeast on Saturday, Aug. 3 is expected to be followed by another round of storms on Sunday, Aug. 4, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. And forecasters say widespread travel disruptions are expected. Quite a busy week is on tap for us. Another round of showers & thunderstorms will impact the area this afternoon &... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Sunday, August 4, 2024…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
Weather
Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters
Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters Travel disruptions are likely and power outages are a risk throughout the DMV region as severe storms are expected to roll through the area on Thursday, forecasters are cautioning. The I-95 corridor is expected to see thunderstorms on July 25, with "the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the (area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England," according to AccuWeather. "The major metro areas of Washington, DC and Baltimore are currently in the zone where thunderstorms may go above and beyond garden-variety intensity with frequent lightning, damagi…

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by Zak Failla
Elizabeth, NJ
Weather
Powerful Storm Could Disrupt Travel In New Jersey This Weekend: Here's The Timing Powerful Storm Could Disrupt Travel In New Jersey This Weekend: Here's The Timing
Powerful Storm Could Disrupt Travel In New Jersey This Weekend: Here's The Timing A powerful storm is set to bring heavy rain and travel disruptions to New Jersey this weekend. The week will be clear with temps in the mid-40s through Friday, Dec. 8, when we'll see a bit of a warmup, according to the National Weather Service. We will have a cool next couple of days before a warm-up to finish off the week! The next chance for rain will arrive late Saturday night into Sunday. Look up your local forecast at weather.gov/phi/ Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Friday will be sunny with a high of 55, with Saturda…

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by Cecilia Levine
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Drivers on Long Island are being warned about potential delays due to scheduled roadwork on the Northern State Parkway. Beginning Wednesday, July 26, the eastbound lanes of the parkway will close nightly between Deer Park Road (Exit 42) in the Town of Huntington and Sagtikos State Parkway (Exit 44) in the Town of Smithtown from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday, July 27. The nightly closures are expected to last four weeks and will allow road crews to complete needed paving work, according to the Department of Transportation. During the closures, drivers will follow signed detours to get around t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Dorchester, MA
Weather
Over 200 Flights Canceled At Boston Logan Airport As Pre-Christmas Storm Persists Over 200 Flights Canceled At Boston Logan Airport As Pre-Christmas Storm Persists
Over 200 Flights Canceled At Boston Logan Airport As Pre-Christmas Storm Persists People's pre-holiday travel plans could be jeopardized as a pre-Christmas storm continues to dump rounds of rain and bring strong winds to Massachusetts. Boston Logan Airport has reported more than 280 total cancelations as of 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, according to Flight Aware. People can see the current list of cancelations and delays here. As always, airport officials advise passengers to call their airlines before heading to the airport to board their plane for any last minute changes. People can also check the status of their flight by checking Logan's flight status tracker.

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by David Cifarelli
White Plains, NY
Weather
Here's Latest Timing For Post-Thanksgiving Day Storm Bringing Rain, Gusty Winds To Region Here's Latest Timing For Post-Thanksgiving Day Storm Bringing Rain, Gusty Winds To Region
Here's Latest Timing For Post-Thanksgiving Day Storm Bringing Rain, Gusty Winds To Region A stretch of clear, dry weather will end just after Thanksgiving day as a complex, cross-country storm will bring periods of rain and strong winds to the region. The storm system could also lead to slippery roads, and travel disruptions on Black Friday, Nov. 25, AccuWeather.com said. (See the image above.)  "If heavy rainfall were to hit the same areas in New York that were just buried under feet of snow, there could be a serious concern for flooding," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brian Wimer. The initial outlook for the storm had it pushing off the coast Friday evening …

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm: Here's What To Expect Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm: Here's What To Expect
Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm: Here's What To Expect The projected timing of a complex, cross-country storm system on track to arrive in the region on Thanksgiving weekend has shifted. The storm system is expected to bring rainfall and gusty winds and could lead to slippery roads, and travel disruptions on  Black Friday, Nov. 25, AccuWeather.com said. Parts of New York farthest upstate and northern New England could see snowfall. (See the first image above.)  The initial outlook for the storm had it pushing off the coast Friday evening followed by clearing. But the latest forecast by the National Weather Service says that …

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
Here's Projected Track, Timing For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Here's Projected Track, Timing For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm
Here's Projected Track, Timing For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm The projected track and timing have been released for a complex, cross-country storm system Thanksgiving weekend. The storm system is expected to bring rainfall and gusty winds and could lead to slippery roads, and travel disruptions on  Black Friday, Nov. 25, AccuWeather.com said. Parts of New York farthest upstate and northern New England could see snowfall. (See the first image above.)  "About 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, projected to be the third-busiest Thanksgiving travel season since AAA started tracking it in …

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by Joe Lombardi
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
NJ Students' Spring Break Plans Fouled By Airline Cancellations: Reports NJ Students' Spring Break Plans Fouled By Airline Cancellations: Reports
NJ Students' Spring Break Plans Fouled By Airline Cancellations: Reports Foul weather in Florida was blamed for wrecking spring break travel plans for many New Jersey high school students, as originally reported by NJ Advance Media. FlightAware, a website that tracks flights, noted major disruptions at several Florida airports, including in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando, as well as in Baltimore and New York, among others. More than 3,500 US flights were canceled nationwide, according to The Associated Press. Seniors at West Deptford and Gateway Regional High Schools in Gloucester County were among those whose flights were canceled, according to 6ABC…

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by Jon Craig
Bristol, PA
Weather
Cold Front Coming With Snow Possible In Pre-Thanksgiving Storm, Forecasters Say Cold Front Coming With Snow Possible In Pre-Thanksgiving Storm, Forecasters Say
Cold Front Coming With Snow Possible In Pre-Thanksgiving Storm, Forecasters Say Meteorologists have released a more detailed forecast of the storm systems heading to the East Coast in the days leading up to Thanksgiving (scroll down to see where snow is possible). Monday will be cloudy and -- if there's precipitation -- it will likely be light rain in New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. High winds are expected with the coldest air of the season moving into the region in the evening, AccuWeather reports. Temperatures may feel as low as 20 degrees, AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter noted. Actual temperatures will be in the low 30s, he said.  …

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by Cecilia Levine
Darien, CT
Weather
Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Causing Flooding, Travel Issues Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Causing Flooding, Travel Issues
Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Causing Flooding, Travel Issues A storm system is bringing heavy downpours that are causing flooding and travel issues in some spots of the area at the start of the holiday weekend. More thunderstorms are possible, mainly in the morning, Saturday, April 20. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 2 p.m. Saturday. Flooding will be most likely on streams, creeks and rivers through Saturday afternoon. There will also be minor flooding in low lying areas and poor drainage spots. Look for showers in the afternoon and through the early evening. The high temperature will be in the mid 60s. Up to 2 inches of precipitat…

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by Joe Lombardi