Dallas Airport Issues Warning, 800 Flights Delayed as Storm To Last 'Hours'
Summary
A storm caused by the remains of Hurricane Polo and moisture from the Gulf has led to heavy rain and severe weather in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The weather has delayed or canceled hundreds of flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and the storm is expected to continue for several hours.Key Facts
- 134 departing and 135 arriving flights were canceled at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport as of Thursday noon Eastern time.
- More than 350 departure flights and 513 arrival flights have been delayed.
- The National Weather Service issued multiple alerts including flash flood warnings and flood watches for the Dallas area.
- The storm is from the remains of Hurricane Polo, which hit Mexico earlier this week.
- Rainfall could reach 3 or more inches through Friday evening in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
- The airport advised travelers to check flight status and expect delays.
- The Federal Aviation Administration reports weather causes nearly 75% of flight delays in the U.S.
- More severe weather with heavy rain and storms is expected to continue Thursday night and into Friday.
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