Labor Day weekend travel forecast, severe weather to impact millions

Published: Aug 29, 2024 Duration: 00:02:34 Category: News & Politics

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You are taking a live look at the Labor Day traffic along I 35 in the Brazas River in Waco. Not a lot of cars on the road just yet, but it will be soon. Traffic is light and flowing but don't expect it to stay the same. Well, this morning text dot Waco office is letting you know to expect that heavier traffic especially today between 11 a.m. and two pm. Trying to think if I have something to do around that time, stay off the roads and then between three pm to 7 p.m. tonight on Saturday, traffic won't be as bad but it will still be a bit slow. Meanwhile, traffic for Sunday and Monday. Oh yeah, it is expected to be light. However, just like Whitney told us earlier Sunday and Monday are likely weather impact alert day. So please plan ahead and nationwide. Severe weather is bringing headaches to travelers trying to make it to their Labor Day destinations. N NBC Priscilla Thom Thompson shares what the travel forecast looks like. Tornadoes tearing through the Dakotas, dozens of freight cars flung off the tracks in North Dakota. After five reported twisters slammed the region overnight. The treacherous weather moving in just as millions are eager to get out. You're leaving today. Why? Definitely because Fridays already are chaotic and in a three day weekend. But harrowing moments in the sky Wednesday after this United Airlines flight hit severe turbulence. I wasn't sure if we were going down. Honestly, it was, it was very scary. One person hospitalized and six others injured. Officials say after that Chicago bound plane was forced to land in Memphis. It was pretty intense. Actually, I saw one of the ladies that hit the roof and then landed on top of me and the other passengers the long weekend also off to a bumpy start in Denver, a packed terminal after a mechanical issue, shut down trains between concourses you couldn't get on and you couldn't get off once you did get on and the headaches may not be over yet. Millions are under threat of severe storms tonight and through the weekend which could impact airport hubs in seven major cities. ASSA prepares to screen more than 17 million passengers. There's good news for those hitting the road though. Gas prices are down 50 cents from a year ago. And as you can see, there are lines of folks here sneaking in one final getaway marking the end of this red hot summer of travel.

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