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Bush Airport: Ground Stop ends, delays continued due to storms

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Updated  August 20, 2025 5:50pm CDT
Houston
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The Brief

    • The Gound Stop ended at about 7 p.m. on Wendesday.
    • Flights from George Bush Airport are being delayed by about 15 minutes.
    • There's a slight risk of strong storms in Greater Houston.

HOUSTON - A Ground Stop has ended for Bush Airport as storms travel south of Greater Houston.

Bush Airport flight delays due to weather

What we know:

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Ground Stop at Bush (IAH) ended just before 7 p.m. The stop affects flights that were arriving at Bush Airport. 

Flights that are departing from IAH are delayed by about 15 minutes.

To check on flights arriving at IAH, click here.

Afternoon/evening storms

Big picture view:

A weak frontal boundary approaching from the north will increase shower and storm chances through the end of the week. There is a 1/5 risk for some stronger storms to pulse up this afternoon/evening.

Heavy rain, frequent lightning and the possibility of damaging wind gusts are the main weather threats today. In addition to the severe risk, there is a 1/4 chance of isolated street flooding, especially in areas that have seen heavy rain over the last few days.

FULL FORECAST: Chance of heavy rain Wednesday, tropics still active

The Source: Federal Aviation Administration

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