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Weather concerns ground flights at Orlando International Airport

FAA issued a ground stop Saturday afternoon

Orlando International Airport on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. (Jacob Langston, Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Severe weather in Florida put flights on hold Saturday.

A ground stop was issued for Orlando International, Tampa International, Miami International and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International airports, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Flights leaving these airports were delayed around at least 45 minutes. The ground stops have since been lifted.

Travelers to Orlando’s airport should check with the airport website or their individual airlines for any changes to flights.

Strong storms are expected throughout the Central Florida area Saturday night and into the overnight hours of Sunday.

Almost all of Central Florida is currently under a tornado watch until 10 p.m.

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