Severe Weather Prompts Ground Stops, Delays At NoVA Airports

Updated, 6:25 p.m.

Severe weather moving through the region prompted ground stops and delays at two Northern Virginia airports on Wednesday.

Around 3 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Dulles International Airport due to thunderstorms. The stop is in effect until 7 p.m. with a medium probability of extension.

Around 4:30 p.m., a ground stop was also issued at Reagan National Airport due to severe weather, according to the FAA. The stop is in effect until 7:30 p.m. with a medium probability of extension.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. for the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park, as well as Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William counties.

Check flight status at DCA and Dulles.

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