Tropical Storm Debby creating issues for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport

New Jersey could see some rain from the storm later this week.

News 12 Staff

Aug 5, 2024, 10:56 AM

Updated 36 days ago

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Tropical storm Debby is hitting Florida hard as roads are flooded in communities along the west coast of the state.
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to make its way up through Georgia and South Carolina.
New Jersey could see some rain from the storm later this week. Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport are already feeling the effects.
At Newark airport, there are already more than 100 delays and over 100 cancellations. These numbers are expected to climb today. Travelers are advised to check their flight status before leaving the house.
For passengers whos flights are cancelled, the U.S. Department of Transportation says all consumers are entitled to a refund if the airline regardless of the reason, and if you decide not to travel. Passengers are also entitled to a refund if the airline made a significant schedule change and/or delays a flight and the consumer chooses not to travel.
Watch below as Meteorologist Mike Rizzo explains how Tropical Storm Debby may bring heavy rain to New Jersey