Storms lashed the U.S. East Coast on Wednesday.

More than 2,000 flights were dropped.

Busy airports like JFK and LaGuardia were suffered heavily.

Delays lasted for a long time.

The National Weather Service issued warnings.

Tornado watches spanned multiple states.

Heavy rain and wind closed runways.

Strong gusts kept aircraft on the ground all over.

Airlines informed passengers to monitor any adjustments.

A late-summer storm system worsened conditions.

By afternoon, airports slowly reopened.

Passengers awaited new information on their trip itineraries.