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

More than 2,000 flights were canceled.

Busy airports like JFK and LaGuardia were suffered heavily.

Delays lasted for a long time.

The National Weather Service issued warnings.

Tornado watches spanned several states.

Torrential rain and wind shut down runways.

Forceful gusts kept aircraft on the ground all over.

Airlines told flyers to monitor any adjustments.

A summer storm system exacerbated the situation.

By afternoon, airports slowly reopened.

Passengers looked for the latest news on their journeys.