Severe thunderstorms disrupted air and rail travel across the tri-state region on August 8, 2026, causing 930 flight cancellations and more than 1,000 delays as of 9:45 p.m., according to FlightAware data.
FAA Maintains Ground Stop at Newark Liberty International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continued a ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport through 10:15 p.m. on August 8, preventing arrivals and departures amid storm conditions. Ground stops affecting LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports were lifted earlier, though both airports faced residual flight delays. The storms also forced suspension of rail service on the New Jersey Transit network.
Severe Thunderstorms Cause Second Day of Travel Disruptions
The tri-state area’s three major airports endured travel
interruptions for the second consecutive day due to severe thunderstorm activity. The weather impacted operational schedules, leading to hundreds of canceled flights and over a thousand delays. NJ Transit rail service suspensions compounded travel difficulties for commuters across New Jersey.
