Fourth of July Travel: Severe Storms Impacting Holiday Weekend

Holiday Travel Forecast

• 🚗 AAA projects over 72 million people will travel during the Fourth of July weekend.
• 🚗 61 million are expected to travel by car, an increase of 1.3 million from last year.
• ✈️ Air travel is predicted to rise over 1% to nearly 6 million people.

East Coast Storm Impacts

• ⛈️ Airlines experienced delays and cancellations on the East Coast due to severe weather.
• ⚡ Thunderstorms are likely to develop from 2:00 PM into the evening along the East Coast, particularly from DC north to Boston.
• 💨 While a fast-moving system is expected, delays are probable today, but mass cancellations are not anticipated.

Travel Tips for Holiday Weekend

• ⏳ Leave ample time at the airport to navigate crowds, especially on Sunday, which is expected to be busier.
• 🚗 For drivers, the afternoon and evening on Saturday and Sunday are anticipated to be the busiest times on the roads.
• 🗺️ Be strategic in planning drives to avoid peak traffic and other travelers heading to Fourth of July events.