Widespread rain causes ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Published on May 1, 2026.
A ground delay has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, due to widespread rainfall. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates that each flight will be delayed 53 minutes beyond the scheduled takeoff time. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch until 4 a.m. Saturday, with a Flood Advisory also in effect for northern Harris County.
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