East Coast Airports Ground Flights After Thunderstorms

Several major airports across the East Coast paused flights as thunderstorms moved through the region on Wednesday night, causing hourslong delays in the region and as far away as Chicago, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.The airports serve the New York, Washington and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Much of the region was under severe thunderstorm warnings or watches until Wednesday night.Departures to Newark, Kennedy and La Guardia airports were grounded until Thursday at 1 a.m. After the ground stops were lifted, departing flights at Newark and La Guardia were delayed by…