The atmospheric pieces look poised to come together for a significant storm to form over the center of the country on Thanksgiving with impacts spreading eastward beyond the holiday, AccuWeather forecasters say. Travelers should be prepared for a slew of hazards ranging from heavy rain and wind to accumulating snow.
Nearly 55 million people are projected to travel 50 miles or more from home this year for Thanksgiving, an increase of 1.5% from 2021 and close to pre-pandemic levels, according to AAA. Almost 49 million of these travelers will be hitting the roadways, while about 4.5 million are planning to reach their destinations by air.
