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NC airports experience delays, cancellations caused by Tropical Storm Debby

Airports are warning customers their flights could be affected even if they're traveling to an area that isn't impacted by the storm.

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Airports across the state are reporting a rise in flight delays and cancellations ahead of Tropical Storm Debby's arrival.

As of 2 p.m., Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has more than 120 flight delays. 25 of its other scheduled flights have been canceled, according to FlightAware.

The Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) reported two flight cancelations and four delays so far on their website. Both the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Piedmont Triad International Airport have used social media to alert customers of flight changes caused by Debby.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport said it canceled eight flights and delayed 20 on their flight update website.

With severe weather in the forecast this week, we want to remind passengers to check directly with their airline for flight status updates before arriving at #CLTairport. Your flight may be affected by delays or cancellations, even if you’re not traveling to an area currently… pic.twitter.com/kL8CC1whsV
— CLT Airport (@CLTAirport) August 7, 2024

Please check with your airline before coming to the airport. Your flight may be affected by the storm even though you are not traveling through any of the affected areas.
Posted by Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) on Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Debby made landfall on Monday along the Big Bend in Florida. It could possibly make landfall a second time along the Carolina coast on Thursday as a hurricane.

While Georgia and South Carolina were said to get the worst of Debby, a state of emergency was issued for North Carolina on Monday.

Residents are warned to avoid unnecessary travel.

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