Ground stop issued at LAX due to thunderstorms

Update 4:30 p.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration ground stop due to thunderstorm activity has been LIFTED at Long Beach Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County. The stop is scheduled to remain in effect at Los
Angeles International Airport until 4.45 p.m.

Original Report 3:30 p.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport, Long Beach Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County due to thunderstorm activity in the region.

All departing flights have been halted.

At 4 p.m., officials with the Palm Springs International Airport confirmed the airport remains operational.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in place for Palm Springs until 3:30 pm.

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