Severe Weather Prompts Ground Stop At Tampa International Airport, Now Lifted

Updated, 9:20 p.m.

TAMPA, FL — A ground stop that was put in pace at Tampa International Airport as severe weather moved through the region on Saturday has since been lifted.

As of 9:21 p.m., there were no active airport events listed for Tampa International Airport.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the ground stop went into effect around 11:30 a.m. The stop is set to expire at 6:30 p.m. with a medium probability of extension.

As of 4:30 p.m., more than 200 flights had experienced delays, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.com.

Travelers can check flight status online.

According to the National Weather Service, a band of showers and thunderstorms is expected to push across the Tampa Bay area Saturday afternoon and evening.

Additionally, there is a slight chance for severe thunderstorms across the Nature Coast and a marginal risk of severe weather across portions of west-central Florida.

A tornado watch remains in place for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties in the Tampa Bay area until 6 p.m. Saturday.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.