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Thunderstorms cause major travel delays, ground stops

First publishedAug 11, 23:25 UTC

Last updatedAug 12, 00:07 UTC · 15m ago

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Storms in the Midwest caused widespread travel troubles on Tuesday. More than 7,000 flights were delayed or canceled, with the biggest backlogs in Chicago and New York.

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Storms in the Midwest caused widespread travel troubles on Tuesday. More than 7,000 flights were delayed or canceled, with the biggest backlogs in Chicago and New York. Kris Van Cleave reports from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

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What's the story?: Storms in the Midwest caused widespread travel troubles on Tuesday. More than 7,000 flights were delayed or canceled, with the biggest backlogs in Chicago and New York.
How widely is it covered?: 1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 15m ago.

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