Airlines cancel flights out of RDU ahead of Tropical Storm Michael

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) —

Michael, the deadly storm that hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 hurricane before sweeping through Georgia, is starting to hit North Carolina.

Ahead of the storm’s wrath, several airlines have started canceling flights out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU); American Airlines has canceled most of its remaining flights.

More flight cancellations and delays could occur as Michael is expected to bring heavy rains and winds to the area.

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Cancellations started around 10 a.m. A full list can be found on RDU’s website.