Severe weather causes multiple delays at FLL, MIA
Severe thunderstorms sweeping through South Florida have led to numerous flight delays and cancellations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Wednesday morning. Severe thunderstorms across South Florida have caused numerous flight delays and cancellations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport. The severe weather has caused at least 53 cancellations and over 200 delays as of noon, according to Flightaware. An MIA spokesperson reported at least 16 cancellations, 69 delays, and a flight management program in place. The Florida Panthers' flight from FLL to Edmonton is still on schedule. Major flooding is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas, with water over roadways in some locations. Airport officials advised travelers to confirm their flights with their airlines before heading to the airport.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Severe thunderstorms sweeping through South Florida have led to numerous flight delays and cancellations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport on Wednesday morning.
The severe weather in the area has caused at least 53 cancellations and over 200 flight delays, both outbound and inbound, as of noon Wednesday, according to Flightaware.com.
An MIA spokesperson told Local 10 News that they have experienced at least 16 cancellations and 69 delays, as of noon, due to the heavy rain in the area.
Airport officials say a flight management program is in effect, which is causing several flight disruptions.
Minor flooding is anticipated in low-lying and poor drainage areas, with water over roadways in some locations.
A Local 10 News crew was at FLL where the check-in lines were building due to the delays.
The Florida Panthers are scheduled to fly out of FLL to head to Edmonton at 1 p.m. for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Flight records show their flight is still on schedule.
Airport officials advise travelers to confirm their flights with their airlines before heading to the airport.