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Denver Deluged: Flights Grounded by Thunderstorms
9 Jun
Summary
- Severe weather and thunderstorms caused hundreds of flight delays.
- Tornado watch issued for Denver and surrounding counties.
- Hail up to 3 inches threatens areas east of Denver.
Denver International Airport (DIA) faced significant disruptions on Monday due to severe weather, including thunderstorms. Hundreds of flights experienced delays, with Flightaware.com reporting approximately 350 delayed flights and two cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a traffic management program for arriving flights at DIA due to the adverse weather conditions.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Denver, Fort Collins, and several other counties. Additionally, the service warned of an increasing threat of very large hail, potentially exceeding 3 inches, on Monday afternoon. This severe hail threat was particularly noted for areas along I-70, stretching from east of downtown Denver to the Kansas border. Residents were urged to take necessary safety precautions if a warning was issued.
