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Pastimes : All Things Weather and Mother Nature
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From: Don Green11/21/2023 4:45:50 PM
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Thanksgiving travel hell
Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios

Major storms are colliding with potentially record traffic numbers to make Thanksgiving travel a headache-inducing nightmare this year, Axios' Jacob Knutson writes.

  • Why it matters: Planning ahead and taking in some of these travel tips could save hours in the airport or car.
A series of storms is poised to strike a large part of the country this week — including the heavily populated Northeast.

  • Severe weather yesterday sparked powerful thunderstorms and reports of tornadoes from eastern Texas to the lower Mississippi Valley.
  • A storm system is moving from the southern Plains to the Northeast U.S. through Wednesday.


Total precipitation forecast through Sunday, showing heavy rain in the East. Much of the precipitation forecast for the Rockies would be in the form of snow. Image: Pivotal Weather
?? By the numbers: A record 55.4 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more between tomorrow and Sunday, AAA projects.

  • The TSA estimates it will screen around 30 million passengers between Nov. 17 and 28. The agency said Sunday could be its busiest day ever.
Axios travel tips: Airports are likely to be hectic, so pack some patience.

  • You might be able to beat some of the crowd if you have a very early or evening flight. At most airports, the peak hour is between 8 and 9 a.m.
  • Roads will also be congested. The best times to drive on Thanksgiving are before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m., according to AAA.
Keep reading ... Peak congestion by metro area.

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