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

More than 2,000 flights were dropped.

Big airports like JFK and LaGuardia were hit hard.

Delays lasted for hours.

The National Weather Service warned people.

Tornado watches included multiple states.

Heavy rain and wind closed runways.

Powerful gusts grounded planes all over.

Airlines told flyers to watch for changes.

A late-summer storm system worsened conditions.

By afternoon, airports slowly reopened.

Passengers waited for updates on their journeys.