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

More than 2,000 flights were dropped.

Big airports like JFK and LaGuardia were hit hard.

Delays lasted for a long time.

The National Weather Service warned people.

Tornado watches included multiple states.

Intense rain and wind blocked runways.

Forceful gusts kept aircraft on the ground all over.

Airlines advised travelers to stay alert for updates.

A mid-summer storm system worsened conditions.

By afternoon, airports slowly reopened.

Passengers waited for updates on their travel plans.