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

More than 2,000 flights were canceled.

Major airports like JFK and LaGuardia were suffered heavily.

Delays lasted for a long time.

The National Weather Service alerted travelers.

Tornado watches included a handful of states.

Torrential rain and wind shut down runways.

Forceful gusts stalled flights all over.

Airlines informed passengers to watch for changes.

A summer storm system made things worse.

By afternoon, airports slowly reopened.

Passengers looked for the latest news on their travel plans.