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

More than 2,000 flights were canceled.

Major airports like JFK and LaGuardia were suffered heavily.

Delays lasted for a long time.

The National Weather Service warned people.

Tornado watches included multiple states.

Torrential rain and wind shut down runways.

Strong gusts grounded planes all over.

Airlines informed passengers to watch for changes.

A mid-summer storm system worsened conditions.

By afternoon, airports slowly reopened.

Passengers looked for the latest news on their travel plans.