Storms pounded the U.S. East Coast on Wednesday.

More than 2,000 flights were canceled.

Major airports like JFK and LaGuardia were suffered heavily.

Delays lasted for hours.

The National Weather Service issued warnings.

Tornado watches spanned multiple states.

Intense rain and wind blocked runways.

Forceful gusts grounded planes all over.

Airlines advised travelers to stay alert for updates.

A late-summer storm system worsened conditions.

By afternoon, airports slowly reopened.

Passengers awaited new information on their travel plans.