Overview

• The FAA reported average departure delays of about 80 minutes at Newark, 102 minutes at JFK, and 106 minutes at LaGuardia as of 2 p.m. EDT Sunday.
• Ground-delay programs were set for 1:00 p.m.–11:59 p.m. EDT at JFK and Newark, with LaGuardia running from 12:00 p.m. Oct. 12 to 1:59 a.m. Oct. 13.
• The agency cited low ceilings for the delays as a coastal storm approached the region.
• NYC Emergency Management warned of citywide minor coastal flooding with the possibility of moderate flooding and urged coastal residents to review plans and gather supplies.
• Forecasts called for drenching rain and strong winds near 50 mph, and travelers were directed to the FAA website and to text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 for updates.