ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The world’s busiest airport is under a ground stop as thunderstorms roll through metro Atlanta.
Departures are expected to be held until 4:30 p.m. at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. There is a medium chance that the stop will be extended, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
You can view live updates on the ground stop’s status here.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day, with scattered storms expected through the afternoon and early evening. You can download WANF’s First Alert Weather App to stay up-to-date on conditions in your area.
READ TODAY’S FORECAST: FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms this afternoon; more storms this weekend
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