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travel1 year ago

Thanksgiving Travel Disrupted by Severe Weather Warnings

Millions of travelers in the U.S. are expected to face delays during the Thanksgiving holiday due to severe weather and high travel volumes. The FAA reports over 1,000 flight delays, primarily due to weather and volume, not staffing issues. The National Weather Service warns of potential travel disruptions in the eastern U.S. due to rain and wintry weather, with heavy snow in the Central Rockies and rain in the Tennessee Valley and mid-Atlantic regions. Travelers are advised to prepare for crowded airports and roads, and to stay updated on weather conditions.

travel2 years ago

Thanksgiving Travel Chaos: Wet Roads and Heavy Traffic Cause Airport Backups

Heavy rain and holiday traffic have caused major backups on roads leading to airports in the D.C.-area ahead of Thanksgiving. Roads near Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport are particularly affected, with long traffic backups reported. Travelers are advised to lower their expectations and leave early to avoid the worst of the congestion. Additionally, tens of millions of Americans are expected to drive for the holiday, leading to intense gridlock on the roads.