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MIAMI — Miami International Airport temporarily canceled all departures Saturday morning due to the wet and windy conditions throughout South Florida.
MIA has issued a ground delay from now until 4:59 p.m. due to thunderstorms and other inclement weather, according to status data from the Federal Aviation Administration. National Airspace System. The airport also shared a statement about X, advising all travelers to contact their airlines for the latest flight information.
Greg Chin, director of communications for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, told CBS News Miami that a disabled plane on MIA’s south runway forced it to close for about 30 minutes and that lightning seen nearby also caused some delays. At 11:30 a.m. the following flight impacts occurred due to weather conditions:
- Three departures canceled
- A canceled arrival
- 57 flights delayed
Tune in to CBS News Miami on air and online for the latest Weather forecast.