Ground stop issued by FAA for Florida airports amid storms

Orlando International Airport on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. (Jacob Langston, Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Severe weather in Florida has put flights on hold.

A ground stop has been issued for Orlando International, Tampa International, Miami International and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International airports, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Flights leaving these airports have been delayed around at least 45 minutes.

Travelers to Orlando’s airport should check with the airport website or their individual airlines for any changes to flights.

Strong storms are expected throughout the Central Florida area Saturday night and into the overnight hours of Sunday.

All of Central Florida is currently under a tornado watch until 10 p.m.

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