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

More than 2,000 flights were canceled.

Big airports like JFK and LaGuardia were suffered heavily.

Delays lasted for a long time.

The National Weather Service warned people.

Tornado watches covered multiple states.

Torrential rain and wind blocked runways.

Forceful gusts kept aircraft on the ground all over.

Airlines informed passengers to watch for changes.

A late-summer storm system worsened conditions.

By afternoon, airports gradually reopened.

Passengers looked for the latest news on their travel plans.