NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Ground stops were issued at all three major airports in the tri-state area on Friday, according to the Federal Aviation Association.
The ground stops were called Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport due to thunderstorms, the FAA's website shows.
The move comes after Newark Airport lifted an earlier ground stop and all three airports reported extensive delays early Friday morning.
Forecasters from the National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for New York and parts of New Jersey on Friday. Parts of southern New Jersey were also placed under a Tornado Warning.
Airports across the country reported extensive delays and even some ground stops due to weather and thunderstorms, the FAA's website shows.
Travelers were advised to check with their airlines for the most updated information on their flights.
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