Flights at Mississippi’s two largest airports have been canceled due to Hurricane Francine.
At the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, several airlines have called off flights amid heavy rains expected to impact central Mississippi. Travelers are urged to check with the four airline partners — American, Delta, Southwest, and United — to see an updated status of any previously booked flights.
🚨 TRAVEL ALERT
Due to Hurricane Francine, several airlines have canceled flights at JAN. We advise all travelers to check w/our airline partners—American, Delta, Southwest, or United—via their apps or websites for updates.
Stay safe, THANK YOU FOR FLYING JAN! ✈️ pic.twitter.com/mXfe7QryYz
— JMAA (@JacksonAirports) September 12, 2024
On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, all flights at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport have been grounded for Wednesday night. Residents in the region are encouraged to remain indoors for the time being as tropical storm conditions are expected to last until Thursday morning.
An up-to-date weather radar can be tracked here.
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