

# Severe Weather Threatens Thanksgiving Travel Across the U.S.

A severe weather system moving across the United States is expected to disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans, with heavy rain, wind, and snow forecasted in different regions. The storm has already hit the West Coast and is now moving towards the East Coast, potentially affecting major travel hubs such as Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and New York City (source_2).

## Impact on Road and Air Travel

In Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, rain could cause delays for drivers. The Midwest, specifically Indianapolis, Chicago, and Milwaukee, could face difficult travel conditions due to rain before becoming mostly windy (source_1). The heaviest rain along the Interstate 95 corridor is expected on Tuesday night, with the possibility of flash flooding (source_2).

The storm is also expected to impact air travel. Atlanta, home to the busiest U.S. airport, may experience rain and thunderstorms, leading to potential flight cancellations and delays (source_1). The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people flying for Thanksgiving, estimating around 30 million passengers in total (source_4).

## Regional Weather Forecasts

Washington, D.C. is expecting sustained rain and gusty winds throughout Tuesday, with up to two inches of rainfall before clearing on Wednesday (source_1). Boston is anticipating heavy rain and dropping temperatures, with lows in the high 20s. This could affect air travel (source_1).

In New York City, the storm is expected to bring heavy rain and severe wind gusts of up to 45 mph starting Tuesday, clearing out by Wednesday afternoon, before the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday (source_3). 

Snowfall is expected in northern New England, with 6 to 12 inches forecasted for parts of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine (source_2).

## Predictions and Warnings

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg predicts that the 2023 holiday season will have some of the busiest travel days in U.S. history (source_1). 

> "We expect this holiday season to be our busiest ever. In 2023, we have already seen seven of the top 10 busiest travel days in TSA’s history," said TSA administrator David Pekoske (source_4).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker estimates nearly 50,000 flights on Wednesday alone (source_1). 

New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned of potential snow and freezing rain that could hinder travel upstate (source_3). 

> "We are preparing for the worst-case scenario and warning motorists and homeowners and people now who will be traveling locally and outside the region to alter your travel plans," said Governor Kathy Hochul (source_3).

The storm system's impact on Thanksgiving travel plans is a reminder of the unpredictability of weather and the importance of planning and preparedness during the holiday season. As the storm progresses, travelers are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and adjust their plans accordingly.

<h1>Severe Weather Threatens Thanksgiving Travel Across the U.S.</h1>
<p>A severe weather system moving across the United States is expected to disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans, with heavy rain, wind, and snow forecasted in different regions. The storm has already hit the West Coast and is now moving towards the East Coast, potentially affecting major travel hubs such as Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and New York City (source_2).</p>
<h2>Impact on Road and Air Travel</h2>
<p>In Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, rain could cause delays for drivers. The Midwest, specifically Indianapolis, Chicago, and Milwaukee, could face difficult travel conditions due to rain before becoming mostly windy (source_1). The heaviest rain along the Interstate 95 corridor is expected on Tuesday night, with the possibility of flash flooding (source_2).</p>
<p>The storm is also expected to impact air travel. Atlanta, home to the busiest U.S. airport, may experience rain and thunderstorms, leading to potential flight cancellations and delays (source_1). The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people flying for Thanksgiving, estimating around 30 million passengers in total (source_4).</p>
<h2>Regional Weather Forecasts</h2>
<p>Washington, D.C. is expecting sustained rain and gusty winds throughout Tuesday, with up to two inches of rainfall before clearing on Wednesday (source_1). Boston is anticipating heavy rain and dropping temperatures, with lows in the high 20s. This could affect air travel (source_1).</p>
<p>In New York City, the storm is expected to bring heavy rain and severe wind gusts of up to 45 mph starting Tuesday, clearing out by Wednesday afternoon, before the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday (source_3).</p>
<p>Snowfall is expected in northern New England, with 6 to 12 inches forecasted for parts of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine (source_2).</p>
<h2>Predictions and Warnings</h2>
<p>Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg predicts that the 2023 holiday season will have some of the busiest travel days in U.S. history (source_1).</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"We expect this holiday season to be our busiest ever. In 2023, we have already seen seven of the top 10 busiest travel days in TSA’s history," said TSA administrator David Pekoske (source_4).</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker estimates nearly 50,000 flights on Wednesday alone (source_1).</p>
<p>New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned of potential snow and freezing rain that could hinder travel upstate (source_3).</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"We are preparing for the worst-case scenario and warning motorists and homeowners and people now who will be traveling locally and outside the region to alter your travel plans," said Governor Kathy Hochul (source_3).</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The storm system's impact on Thanksgiving travel plans is a reminder of the unpredictability of weather and the importance of planning and preparedness during the holiday season. As the storm progresses, travelers are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and adjust their plans accordingly.</p>


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