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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A temporary ground stop was issued at LAX Thursday afternoon due to thunderstorms.
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It was initially set to expire at 5:15 p.m. but was later extended to 5:45 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
As of 5:42 p.m., the FAA website showed no ground stops in place.
Travelers were urged to check their flight status.
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This comes as the Inland Empire experiences rain and thunderstorms, prompting flash flood warnings for some areas.
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Flight paths appeared to be obstructed by storms hitting over the mountains in the Inland Empire.
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