Tropical Storm Debby could soon strengthen into a hurricane, causing delays and cancellations of hundreds of weekend flights.
Flights to Florida cancelled
Airports in Florida such as Tampa Bay, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Key West are already reporting canceled flights out of the state, and the number is expected to rise over the weekend as the storm approaches.
Was my flight cancelled?
To check if your flight to or from Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania airports has been cancelled or delayed, follow these steps:
Visit the airport’s official website: Use the links below to go directly to the airport’s flight status page.
Enter your flight details: Look for the Flight Status section and enter your flight number or destination and departure time.
Check the airline’s website: Airlines often have the most up-to-date information on delays and cancellations. Visit your airline’s website or app and use their flight tracking tool.
Sign up for alerts: Many airlines and airports offer alert services that will notify you of changes to your flight status via email or text message.
Use flight tracking apps: Apps like FlightAware, FlightRadar24 or the airline’s app can provide real-time updates on your flight status.
Here are the links to the official airport websites for quick access:
Delaware Airport:
Airports in New Jersey and New York:
Airports in Pennsylvania:
Where is Tropical Storm Debby?
Meteorologists expect a system to develop into a tropical storm that could cause flooding in parts of Florida this weekend.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Four — which is expected to develop into Tropical Storm Debby — could inundate the state with up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of rain in some areas this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. Sudden flash flooding and urban flooding are possible through Wednesday morning, as are isolated river flooding.
Tropical storm warnings and watches were in place along Florida’s west coast on Friday as the system approached. The center warned that some areas could potentially experience tropical storm-force winds and even a storm surge of 12 to 36 inches (30 to 90 centimeters).
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist who covers current affairs in the Mid-Atlantic region.
This article originally appeared on USATNetwork: Did Tropical Storm Debby knock out your lights? Here’s how to check
