Ground stops issued for DC area airports due to thunderstorms

Ground stops issued for DC area airports due to thunderstorms

ground stops have been issued for all airports in the D.C. area due to weather.  Thunderstorms are expected to impact the region this evening. 

WASHINGTON - Ground stops have been issued for all airports in the D.C. area due to weather. 

Thunderstorms are expected to impact the region this evening. 

What we know:

 As of 5 p.m., Dulles International Airport, Reagan National Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are under ground stops. 

According to the Federal Aviation Administration's website, the ground stops were issued between 4:40 p.m, and 4:45 p.m. and are expected to stay in place until 6 p.m. 

Dig deeper:

This is the third time in recent weeks that ground stops have been issued for regional airports.

The last time was on March 27, due to an issue at the area's main control tower — Potomac Consolidated TRACON (PCT).

And back on March 14, flights were stopped after a "strong chemical smell" was reported at the control tower.

What we don't know:

Due to weather conditions, it's unclear if the stops will end at 6 p.m., but this will cause delays for travelers. 

Check back with FOX 5 for updates.