Severe U.S. weather threatens to disrupt holiday travel as millions prepare to close out the year. Dangerous thunderstorms are forecasted in the South, while Pacific storm systems in the West bring heavy snow, strong winds, and rain, creating widespread challenges for travelers.
The National Weather Service has warned of strong tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama on Saturday. Storm Prediction Center reports indicate the risk extends to the Gulf Coast, including Louisiana and Florida's Panhandle.
Meanwhile, in the West, Pacific storms are delivering heavy mountain snow, rain in lower elevations, and strong winds. These conditions have already contributed to travel woes, with nearly 800 flights canceled on Thursday and dozens more on Friday, according to FlightAware.
The holiday travel period, projected to involve 119.3 million people journeying 50 miles or more, is expected to set records, according to AAA. The TSA also predicts a surge, with nearly 40 million people passing through airport security between December 19 and January 2.
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