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Ground Stop at Tampa International Airport due to severe weather and storms

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TAMPA, Fla. — A Ground Stop has been issued for Tampa International Airport (TPA) on Monday evening.

The FAA said the ground stop has been issued until 7 p.m. due to weather and thunderstorms in the area.

According to TPA, almost half of the flights scheduled for Monday have been delayed or canceled.

On TPA’s website as of 6:30 p.m., out of the 568 total number of flights set to arrive and depart the airport, 27 were canceled, and 277 were delayed.

TPA suggests all travelers check with their airlines for the most recent information about their flight.

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