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According to several media reports, the worldwide technology outage affecting airlines and businesses has caused delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.

The outage was caused by a software update for Microsoft Windows operating systems issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, according to a CNN report. In a blog post, CrowdStrike stressed the incident “was not a cyberattack.”

Early July 19, Newark airport posted on X advising travelers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. That was followed by another post stating that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was not affected by the outage but, again, to check flights before heading out the door.

Additionally, NJ Transit posted that its services were unaffected by the outage other than some ticket vending machines.

Right before 9 a.m., Gov. Phil Murphy also posted on social media, “I’ve been briefed on the global technology outages which have grounded flights, disrupted banks, and slowed the work of businesses and critical services. We’ve activated our State Emergency Operations Center as of 3:00 a.m. and will be monitoring impacts throughout the day.”

About an hour later, RWJBarnabas Health shared an update, saying, “Some systems at RWJBarnabas Health have been impacted by the Global Microsoft outage. This is not a cyberattack.” University Hospital said it was not affected and “all of our facilities are operating as normal.”

This story is developing. Stay with NJBIZ for the latest.

Editor’s note: This story was updated throughout the day July 19, 2024, to include information from NJ Transit, Gov. Phil Murphy and a few health care providers.

What they’re saying:

5:54 a.m. July 19:

Due to IT outages affecting Airlines at #EWR Airport. Contact your airline for flight status.

— Newark Liberty International Airport (@EWRairport) July 19, 2024

7:12 a.m. July 19:

The PANYNJ is not affected by the ongoing global outage, but airlines are experiencing delays/cancellations. DO NOT head to EWR unless your flight is confirmed

— Newark Liberty International Airport (@EWRairport) July 19, 2024

NBC News, approximately 6 a.m. July 19:

8:02 a.m. July 19:

NJ TRANSIT services are currently unaffected by the global cyber issue. However, some of our Ticket Vending Machines (TVM’s) are affected. Customers encountering an issue with a TVM and unable to purchase a ticket will not be denied service on rail, bus or light rail.

— NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) July 19, 2024

8:54 a.m. July 19:

I’ve been briefed on the global technology outages which have grounded flights, disrupted banks, and slowed the work of businesses and critical services.

We’ve activated our State Emergency Operations Center as of 3:00 a.m. and will be monitoring impacts throughout the day. pic.twitter.com/HNRzt8y8nw

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) July 19, 2024

10:07 a.m. July 19:

Some systems at RWJBarnabas Health have been impacted by the Global Microsoft outage. This is not a cyberattack. Our teams are working to remediate the issue as soon as possible.

As always, patient safety is our highest priority. Out of an abundance of caution, we are delaying… pic.twitter.com/6OFKrrmbYl

— RWJBarnabas (@RWJBarnabas) July 19, 2024

11:24 a.m. July 19:

We are unaffected by the national IT disruptions and all of our facilities are operating as normal. We understand other hospitals in the region are affected and we’re standing by to help other institutions and the communities they serve. Our emergency response continues as normal

— University Hospital (@UnivHospNewark) July 19, 2024