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Departures at DFW Airport grounded due to thunderstorms
The ground stop has been issued from 5:20 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
As showers and potentially severe storms moved through North Texas Wednesday, hundreds of flights were canceled at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field.
Author: Paul Wedding
Published: 5:57 PM CDT May 17, 2025
Updated: 5:57 PM CDT May 17, 2025
DALLAS — A ground stop has been issued Saturday evening at DFW Airport due to ongoing severe thunderstorms in the area, officials said.
According to the airport, the ground stop at this time will last between 5:20 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for departures. The probability of extension at this time is between 30% and 60%.
There has been no ground stop issued for Dallas Love Field as of 5:45 p.m. Saturday.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
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