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Severe Thunderstorms Ground Over 900 Flights at Heathrow and Gatwick

Severe Thunderstorms Ground Over 900 Flights at Heathrow and Gatwick
Image: Total Policing Public Notice Schedule 7 Terrorism Act sign, immigration hall, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Hounslow, London, UK (I was told off for photographing this) by gruntzooki via flickr, by-sa

On June 30, 2026, intense thunderstorms caused significant disruptions at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Both airports experienced widespread flight cancellations amid the severe weather conditions grounded operations.

Over 900 cancelled flights have been reported across the two major airports, resulting in approximately 40,000 passengers being stranded. These cancellations have affected a wide range of domestic and international flights, severely impacting traveler plans on this day.