The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extended a ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport through 10:15 p.m. on August 9, 2026, due to ongoing severe thunderstorms disrupting flight operations.
FlightAware reported that as of 9:45 p.m. on August 9, 2026, the tri-state region airports have experienced 930 flight cancellations and more than 1,000 delays. These figures reflect the cumulative impact of the storms on Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy International, and LaGuardia Airports.
While the FAA lifted ground stops at John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports, residual delays persist at these facilities, continuing to affect arrivals and departures.
In addition
to air travel disruptions, New Jersey Transit rail services have been suspended due to the severe weather conditions, further affecting regional transportation.
All operations at Newark Airport in New Jersey, along with JFK and LaGuardia Airports in New York, remain impacted by the second consecutive day of severe thunderstorms affecting the tri-state region.
