Storms lashed the U.S. East Coast on Wednesday.

More than 2,000 flights got scrapped.

Major airports like JFK and LaGuardia were suffered heavily.

Delays lasted for several hours.

The National Weather Service alerted travelers.

Tornado watches included multiple states.

Intense rain and wind blocked runways.

Forceful gusts grounded planes all over.

Airlines advised travelers to stay alert for updates.

A mid-summer storm system made things worse.

By afternoon, airports gradually reopened.

Passengers looked for the latest news on their trip itineraries.