When will ground stops at LaGuardia, Newark and JFK airports be lifted today? Latest updates amid severe storm forecast

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Severe thunderstorms are causing big travel headaches at the three major airports in the tri-state region for the second day in a row. A ground stop has been issued at LaGuardia and Newark airports, according to the FAA, as per PIX11.Severe thunderstorms have triggered ground stops at LaGuardia and Newark airports. (REUTERS/ representative image)The ground stop for LaGuardia Airport continues until 5:15pm local time, while at Newark Airport, the ground stop continues through 6:00pm local time. The ground stops will likely be extended as severe storms are expected to impact the region through the evening hours.Also Read: Super El Nino update: Which 4 US states could be buried in snow this winter?JFK sees long delaysThe ground stop at Kennedy Airport was lifted, but average delays are running over five hours.(This is a developing story)

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