Flights delayed at Ronald Reagan National Airport amid severe weather in Washington DC

Severe weather in DC caused a ground delay at Reagan National Airport Friday. Flights face average delays of 39 minutes, per Air Traffic Control.

Updated on: Jul 26, 2025, 03:52:50 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The severe weather in the Washington, DC area on Friday has caused a ground delay to be put in effect at the Ronald Regan National Airport, Air Traffic Control confirmed. Flights are expected to be delayed by around 39 minutes, an alert from the ATC said.

The Washington DC area was hit by a few storms in the early evening of Friday, with a wind gust of 39 mph recorded over the DC Airport. There were reports of trees falling in Burke and Lincolnia in Virginia. As of now, the storms have moved east past the Interstate 95 corridor.

The possibility of an isolated storm is expected till 9 p.m. ET on Friday, as per the Capital Weather Gang. Rainfall is also possible till 9 p.m., amid overall humid weather conditions in the District of Washington.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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