Some flights to Tampa airport grounded due to thunderstorms

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Some departures to the Tampa International Airport were temporarily grounded due to thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, this ground stop applies to flights departing from Atlanta, Houston, Jacksonville, and Miami.

FORECAST: Severe storms possible Sunday

The grounding was issued at 4:15 p.m. and is expected to last until 5:30 p.m. The FAA said the probability of extension for this ground stop is medium…

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