SFO halts flights amid thunderstorms, delays stretch across airport

San Francisco International Airport experienced significant operational disruptions as severe thunderstorms swept through the Bay Area, forcing authorities to implement temporary flight halts. By evening, the airport recorded substantial cascading delays affecting hundreds of passengers, with numerous cancellations compounding travel chaos. Meteorological conditions created safety concerns, prompting strict ground controls. The situation highlighted airport vulnerability to severe weather events and their widespread impact on regional air traffic operations and passenger schedules.