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(New York, NY) – The New York City Emergency Management Department has issued a travel advisory as potentially adverse weather moves into the Tri-state — all while some of the year’s busiest travel days are unfolding. Wind gusts could get up to 18 miles per hour by Tuesday night, and up to 23 miles per hour on Wednesday. Heavy rainfall is expected at times as well — and New York City officials warn low-lying areas and basement apartments could be facing flooding.
Meanwhile, millions of Americans are on the move and traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. TSA officials say this will be one of the year’s busiest weeks at the airports. Triple A estimates around five million people will pass through US airports this week. According to travel experts, declining fears over COVID and reduced air fares are the biggest reasons for the uptick in air travel.
The roadways won’t be a picnic either. Upward of 50 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. Amtrak says around 1 million Americans will ride the rails.
