Ground stop issued at Charlotte airport amid thunderstorms on July 10, 2026

A ground stop was issued at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on July 10, 2026, due to thunderstorms, grounding all departing flights. The FAA reported the measure was lifted by 4:30 p.m., but 410 flight delays and 12 cancellations occurred. Storms also caused traffic disruptions and power outages affecting over 28,000 Duke Energy customers.