The Brief Afternoon thunderstorms have prompted officials to issue a ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you are traveling out of Bush Intercontinental Airport, you may want to check with your airline provider to see if your flight or travel has been affected. Afternoon thunderstorms have prompted officials to issue a ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport. Bush Intercontinental ground stop: Afternoon thunderstorms halt departuresWhat we know:According to officials, the ground stop is scheduled to expire at 5:45 p.m.FAA officials said the possibility of an extension of the ground stop is between 30% to 60%. If you are traveling out of Bush Intercontinental Airport, you may want to check with your airline provider to see if your flight or travel has been affected.