New York, NY – The Tri-State area faced tumultuous conditions over the weekend as severe storms wreaked havoc on local airports, disrupting travel plans just ahead of the bustling July 4 holiday week.

Newark Airport, among others, bore the brunt of cancellations and delays caused by intense evening storms that unleashed heavy rain and powerful gusts, toppling trees and complicating air traffic schedules.

Jonathan Brown, visiting New York for the first time, expressed frustration over the flight delays, lamenting, “We can’t leave until the 2nd now. It’s not great after such a great trip.”

Residents like Joseph Susino recalled similar weather challenges, noting, “We survived Sandy, but this storm was intense too.”

Power outages and snapped trees marked the aftermath, with emergency crews tackling downed power lines and traffic snarls on Route 4 due to fallen trees.

At Newark Airport, Michael Noble arrived early for his Atlanta flight, only to endure multiple delays and eventual cancellation. “No vouchers or accommodations.

According to the source, this airport isn’t set up for people who need to wait,” Noble remarked, highlighting the frustration faced by stranded passengers.

Compounding the issue, airlines typically do not offer compensation for weather-related delays, leaving travelers like Noble scrambling to rearrange plans without additional support.

Some passengers reported having to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday for available seats, further complicating their holiday travel schedules.

As flights gradually resumed by sunset, Newark Airport struggled to regain normalcy amid a packed schedule of full flights leading up to July 4.

The ripple effects of the storm-induced disruptions continued to be felt across the region, affecting travelers’ plans from New Jersey to Philadelphia and beyond.

Read more news:

• Detroit Police Seek Trio in Terrifying Shooting and Arson Incident [VIDEO]
• Michigan Grad Student Wins ‘Jeopardy’ Despite Final Clue Miss