Hurricane Beryl: Over 2,000 US Flights Disrupted

U.S. airlines canceled over 1,300 flights on Monday after Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas, disrupting travel plans and causing widespread delays.

According to online tracking site FlightAware, 1,361 flights were canceled and another 1,014 flights were delayed. Major airlines like United and Southwest were significantly impacted, with United cancelling 405 flights and Southwest cancelling 268​​.

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The Category 1 storm also affected cruise ships and prompted evacuation orders in multiple Texas counties as heavy rains and gusty winds caused flooding and power outages across the state. The National Hurricane Center said Beryl made landfall in Matagorda, which is less than 100 miles from Houston.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had issued warnings about thunderstorms affecting travel across the country even before Beryl's landfall. United Airlines reduced flights at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday night and Monday, citing the hurricane's impact. Southwest Airlines also adjusted its schedule proactively to mitigate disruptions.

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Airlines have issued advisories to travelers and are working to accommodate affected passengers. Both United and Southwest, who represent the largest number of affected flights, have said that they are closely monitoring the situation and will update their schedules as conditions change.

The George Bush Intercontinental Airport warned passengers to check their flight status and rebooking options with their airline before heading to the airport.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott, currently on a trip to Taiwan, had declared a pre-emptive disaster in 40 counties, allowing state and local authorities to organize greater responses in advance​​.The governor came under criticism for remaining in Taiwan during the crisis, leaving Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick in charge of the state's hurricane response.

"I remain in daily contact with Texas Division of Emergency Management & local officials to ensure preparation for Hurricane Beryl," Abbott said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.

Patrick posted on X Monday: "Please stay off the roads today. Never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Turn Around, Don't Drown."

You can track the predicted path of Hurricane Beryl in the interactive map below.

As Hurricane Beryl moves inland, it is expected to weaken, but will continue to bring heavy rains and gusty winds in Arkansas and the mid-Mississippi Valley. Residents in these regions should prepare for potential flooding and power outages. The NHC predicts that Beryl will lose its tropical characteristics by Monday night.

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