Temporary ground stop issued at Phoenix Sky Harbor amid thunderstorms

Thunderstorms prompted a midday ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday.

The ground stop for departures from certain zones to Sky Harbor was set to run from noon to 1:15 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

As of 1:45 p.m., the airport reported that more than 80 flights were delayed and nine were canceled on the day.

According to flight-tracking website FlightAware, nearly 200 flights into or out of Phoenix were delayed as of 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday’s forecast called for storm activity throughout the day and possible flooding.

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