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Hurricane Beryl’s impact on flights so far

George Bush Intercontinental Airport reported more than 500 cancellations, or more than 80% of its departing flights, as of 1 p.m., according to Flightaware. As of 1 p.m., Houston Hobby Airport reported more than 160 canceled departures, or about 80% of its departing flight schedule, according to Flightaware. Inbound flights to both Houston airports also faced significant disruptions.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reported more than 20 departure cancellations, or about 1% of its outbound flights, as of early afternoon. More than two dozen flights into Hartsfield-Jackson were also canceled Monday afternoon.

According to Flightaware, Delta Air Lines reported more than four dozen canceled flights systemwide as of approximately 2:30 p.m. EDT.

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, which both have significant operations in Texas, reported the most flight cancellations of any U.S. carrier on Monday, according to Flightaware. United reported more than 400 canceled flights systemwide as of Monday afternoon, and Southwest reported more than 300.

Travelers wait in long lines Monday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after the July 4 weekend. Monday, July 8, 2024 (Ben Hendren for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Credits: Ben Hendren

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Credits: Ben Hendren

Airlines including United, Southwest and Delta have issued travel advisories related to the storm.

Monday was a busy travel day with road warriors returning to work after the July 4 holiday and many leisure travelers heading home.

Beryl made landfall early Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane near Matagorda, Texas, about 85 miles southwest of Houston.

The storm brought with it torrential rains, high winds and storm surges.

The remnants of Beryl are expected to sweep across eastern Texas before hitting much of the Midwest.

-The Associated Press contributed to this report.