Before the holiday weekend, flight stopped as storms hit the East Coast

Flights across the country were stopped as severe thunderstorms are expected to beat the East Coast, affecting millions of travelers close to holiday weekends.

Ground stations and delays were issued at Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in the New York City area, as well as airports in Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Orlando, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The National Weather Service (NWS) said sporadic storms are expected in the Northeast, with excessive rainfall and flooding. The NWS expects up to three inches of rain along the East Coast.

East Coast pilot faces travel nightmare after weather delays before holiday weekend

on Monday, Newark Liberty Airport, Disturbances caused by ongoing staff shortages, four hours delayed due to delays from thunderstorms, with disruptions expected to affect flights until 2 a.m.

Philadelphia International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport began experiencing delays this week, with bad weather continuing to cause flight damage as they drove through the area.

Newark Airport passengers face lengthy delays due to staff shortage

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (iStock)

There were five airports recording approximately 600 cancellations and 1,900 delays. according to Data from Flightaware.

The website said LaGuardia Airport canceled about 180 flights and delayed 400 flights.

Tuesday’s storm is expected to happen as many people are flying out of major airport hubs or driving before the July 4 holiday weekend.

Passengers cross the Kennedy International Airport terminal. (AP Photo)

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New York City expects Washington, D.C., areas and heavy rains to actually have flood surveillance.

Julia Bonavita of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.