Severe thunderstorms on October 7, 2026, prompted ground stops at both Reagan National Airport and Dulles Airport. These measures halted departures and arrivals as weather conditions deteriorated over the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Flight delays are increasing across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia region due to the halted operations at these airports. Travelers at Reagan National and Dulles are experiencing disruptions tied to the ongoing weather event.
