Denver International Airport imposed a ground stop and delay on August 8 due to high winds and staffing shortages. Departing flights are delayed by an average of 143 minutes; arrivals face at least 15-minute delays.
Severe thunderstorms on August 8 caused 930 flight cancellations at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. The FAA maintained a ground stop at Newark, while airlines issued travel waivers with fee-free rebooking through August 10.
Severe thunderstorms on August 8, 2026, caused the FAA to issue ground stops and cancel 930 flights at Newark Liberty, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. Passengers can rebook or cancel without fees under airline waivers valid through early August.