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Denver Airport Diverts 29 Flights Due to Severe Weather, Record Heat on Aug 3
Denver International Airport diverted 29 flights on August 3, 2026, after record heat and severe turbulence disrupted operations. The FAA imposed a ground stop amid wind gusts up to 40 mph and rapid temperature drops.
29 Flights Diverted at Denver Due to Severe Weather and Record Heat on August...
Denver International Airport diverted 29 flights on August 3, 2026, as a record 102°F heatwave collided with a cold front. The disruption caused 40% outbound delays and five injury-related ambulance pickups.
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