The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended a ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport through 10:15 p.m. Eastern Time on August 8, 2026, due to ongoing severe thunderstorms impacting the New York metropolitan area. The ground stop continues to halt departing flights from Newark, significantly affecting the airport’s operations.
Flight Cancellations and Delays Across New York Airports
As of 9:45 p.m. ET on August 8, 2026, at least 930 flights were canceled across the New York tri-state area airports, including Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International (JFK), and LaGuardia Airport. More than 1,000 flights have experienced delays during the same period, indicating widespread disruption to air
traffic in the region.
Ongoing Delays at JFK and LaGuardia Despite Lifted Ground Stops
While the FAA has lifted ground stops at JFK and LaGuardia airports, residual flight delays are persisting at both airports. The backlog created by earlier weather disruptions continues to impact arrivals and departures, prolonging traveler wait times and operational challenges at these key New York metro airports.
Storm Impacts on NJ Transit Rail Service
The severe thunderstorms grounding Newark Airport flights have also led to the suspension of NJ Transit rail services in New Jersey. Rail passengers face suspended service amid the weather conditions, compounding travel disruptions already affecting air travelers in the region. Both air and ground transit shutdowns are resulting from
the same storm system.
