Ground Stops Ordered at DFW Airport, Love Field Due to Thunderstorms

Both Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field suffered through flight delays Wednesday due to thunderstorms.

Travelers in and out of North Texas airports were forced to wait for hours due to a ground stop at both Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field late in the morning. The ground stop was lifted around 2:30 p.m., but it took several more hours for the delays to be overcome.

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NBC 5's Team of Weather Experts warned that scattered strong to severe widespread thunderstorms would be possible across North Texas on Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center has the DFW area included in a level 3 (enhanced) threat for severe weather on Wednesday. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes will be concerns. See the latest forecast and live radar here.

Anyone traveling Wednesday is encouraged to check the flight status for any delays or cancellations before going to the airport.

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