Widespread rain causes ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Updated 1 hour ago
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A ground delay has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport until 2 p.m. Friday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration website.

Widespread storms have moved into the Houston area, prompting the statement. The FAA says the delay for each flight is expected to be about 53 minutes beyond the scheduled takeoff time.

As of Friday morning, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch until 4 a.m. Saturday, as the weather continues to blow into Southeast Texas. A Flood Advisory is also in effect for northern Harris County, with the risk of flash flooding.

According to the Houston Airport website, wait times at select terminals are less than 20 minutes.



Stay weather-aware with ABC13, which is actively tracking the rain and will give you updates throughout the day.

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