Delays, cancellations rising at Charlotte Douglas as storms approach

Charlotte Douglas Cirium found that nearly 80.7% of the 457,871 flights at CLT departed as scheduled in 2022. (WSOC)

By WSOCTV.com News Staff

CHARLOTTE — A large number of delays are being reported at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as storms threaten the area on Monday afternoon.

FlightAware reported just over 474 delays and 78 cancellations within, into, or out of the airport as of 11 p.m.

There is a strong chance for thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and could bring damaging winds and large hail. There’s also the chance of a brief tornado. Those storms could start moving in around 5 p.m.

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Channel 9 will provide live updates about the most recent delays and cancelations starting at 5 p.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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