TAMPA, Fla. — Strong thunderstorms in the Tampa Bay area forced a temporary ground stop at Tampa International Airport.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration website, all inbound flights to Tampa were grounded through 1:45 p.m. Departures had been delayed for an average of 15 minutes, as well.
Travelers are encouraged to check with their airline for the latest flight status information.
People also can check the flight status page on Tampa International Airport's website.
Earlier in the day, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued across the bay in Pinellas County because of the threat of damaging winds. Although the threat of severe weather is on the low side, flooding is possible in areas that see round after round of thunderstorms.