Originally Posted by
dblumenhoff
Current weather at JFK:KJFK 071724Z 0718/0824 17014G24KT P6SM VCTS SCT035CB OVC050
The "VCTS" means thunderstorms in the vicinity
The "CB" means cumulonimbus clouds
"OVC050" means ceilings are 5000 feet and overcast
I would venture to say the weather is not OK.
Basically, the inbound domestic flights are being cancelled to the international flights can land.