DIA on ground stop, delaying hundreds of flights due to weather

All flights at Denver International Airport are grounded because of thunderstorms sweeping across the Front Range according to the Federal Aviation Administration The ground stop at DIA started at p m and is set to last until p m the FAA stated on its website Arriving flights are delayed by an average of minutes More than flights are delayed or canceled because of the storms according to the flight tracking website Flight Aware The storms are expected to bring nickel- to pea-sized hail and - to -mph gusts to Denver metro and Eastern Plains communities National Weather Organization forecasters commented This is a progressing story and will be updated Related Articles NWS warns of storm with nickel-sized hail high winds passing through Denver metro Man killed in Aurora police shooting near airport park-and-ride Denver council despite hesitations approves million women s soccer stadium deal Denver weighs essential raises for Mayor Mike Johnston s appointees amid tough budget projections More than DIA flights delayed amid spring storm Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter