Ground stops at NYC-area airports due to thunderstorms: FAA

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Flights headed to all three major tri-state airports were grounded due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Departures to Newark, John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports were grounded Monday afternoon as thunderstorms swept across the country. The ground stops were in effect until 6:30 p.m. for JFK and LGA, [...]