Jacksonville, Fl — The Thanksgiving travel crush is kicking into high gear, with the TSA expecting to screen more than 18 million flyers through next Tuesday.
Today marks the peak with 52,000 flights nationwide. Officials say air traffic staffing is back to pre-shutdown levels and most flights are on time, but a lake-effect snowstorm threatening the Midwest and Northeast could disrupt plans.
In all, a record 82 million Americans are expected to travel for the holiday.
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh is tracking record warmth before a big Thanksgiving cool down.
Highs today will be near or just above record levels in the mid 80s. A few showers will arrive from northwest to southeast between 3:00 and 5:00 pm in Jacksonville.
A cold front will move through our area this evening and bring much cooler temperatures for Thanksgiving Day. Highs will be in the lower to mid 60s with breezy northwest winds at 10-20 mph.
We see the 30s by Friday morning.
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