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

More than 2,000 flights got scrapped.

Busy airports like JFK and LaGuardia were suffered heavily.

Delays lasted for hours.

The National Weather Service issued warnings.

Tornado watches included several states.

Intense rain and wind blocked runways.

Powerful gusts stalled flights all over.

Airlines told flyers to watch for changes.

A late-summer storm system worsened conditions.

By afternoon, airports cautiously reopened.

Passengers looked for the latest news on their travel plans.