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

More than 2,000 flights got scrapped.

Major airports like JFK and LaGuardia were took a beating.

Delays lasted for hours.

The National Weather Service warned people.

Tornado watches included multiple states.

Heavy rain and wind shut down runways.

Strong gusts grounded planes all over.

Airlines told flyers to watch for changes.

A mid-summer storm system exacerbated the situation.

By afternoon, airports slowly reopened.

Passengers waited for updates on their journeys.