Ground stop lifted at Bush Intercontinental Airport after area hit by severe thunderstorms

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 02: People check in for departure flights at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport on September 02, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Airports around the country are expecting large volumes of travelers ahead of this Labor Day weekend as domestic travel bookings are up 22% from 2021. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell, 2022 Getty Images)

A ground stop was issued at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) as thunderstorms scattered across the city early Tuesday evening.

The stop started at around 5 p.m. and was slated to last until 6:45 p.m.

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Officials determined that the conditions were safe after the time had passed, and the stop was lifted just after 6:45 p.m.

It’s unclear whether or not flights will be further impacted by the weather across Houston tonight.


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