Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is blocked due to thunderstorms

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The world’s busiest airport is grounded as thunderstorms batter metropolitan Atlanta.

Departures are expected to run until 4:30 p.m. from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. There is a medium probability that the layover will be extended, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

You can check live updates on the status of the ground stop here.

Thursday is a First Alert weather day, with scattered thunderstorms expected in the afternoon and early evening. You can download WANF’s First Alert weather app to stay informed about conditions in your area.

READ TODAY’S FORECAST: FIRST ALERT: Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon; more thunderstorms this weekend

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