LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A temporary ground stop was issued at LAX Thursday afternoon due to thunderstorms.
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.
Flight paths appeared to be obstructed by storms hitting over the mountains in the Inland Empire.
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