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Ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport
HOUSTON (FOX 26) – The heavy rain pouring over the Houston area has forced a ground stop at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Prior to the ground stop Thursday morning, IAH was reporting flight delays of about 50 minutes on average.
Now the streets leading to and from the airport are experiencing high water.
Due to weather in the area, airport is at a full ground stop. Will update soon. pic.twitter.com/3MLS4ethsK
— Houston Bush Airport (@iah) September 19, 2019
Current road conditions, street flooding reported Will Clayton in/out bound from McKay Road to Lee Road and high water WCP outbound at SF and SC Bridges. JFK inbound outbound heavy ponding and high water reported. pic.twitter.com/lJfVYF3sdK
— Houston Bush Airport (@iah) September 19, 2019
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