Severe storms, snow and thunderstorms could ruin Thanksgiving

Severe storm will complicate Thanksgiving travel this week, with rain, snow and even severe thunderstorms affecting much of the US, reports CNN.

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This week is expected to be the busiest in years. The number of passengers on roads and at airports could set new records. This means bad weather will wreak havoc on travel due to delays.

Thunderstorms

On November 20, severe thunderstorms occurred in the south of the country. The chaotic system will track from the southern Plains to the Mississippi Valley and dump rain across much of the central United States. Luckily for travelers, most areas won't experience much rain.

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But another threat has emerged that could complicate travel across parts of the Gulf Coast. The storm is moving east and bringing severe thunderstorms, including possible tornadoes. Severe weather, which is more common in the spring, can happen at any time of the year if there is enough warmth and moisture in the air.

Destructive thunderstorms erupted on the afternoon of November 20 in eastern Texas, where the atmosphere was saturated with moisture and heat. These storms will move through Louisiana, Arkansas and into Mississippi.

During any severe thunderstorm, damaging winds and hail are likely. A few tornadoes are also possible, especially in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Potential travel problems grow

A fresh influx of atmospheric energy and a powerful surge of moisture will intensify the effects of the hurricane on November 21.

Problems will begin the morning of November 21 in the Southeast, where the threat of severe thunderstorms will be highest in southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

Storms can produce damaging wind gusts and possibly tornadoes.

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Rain will spread east and into parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast throughout the day. This heavy rainfall is unlikely to cause widespread flooding, but may result in some roads or low-lying areas being flooded.

On November 21, winds will develop in the east, especially in the northeast and mid-Atlantic. The combination of gusty winds and heavy rain could cause disruptions at major airport hubs in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.

On November 21, winter weather will become another concern for parts of the Northeast. Rain will mix with sleet and precipitation will begin in the higher elevations of Pennsylvania and southern New York on November 21 afternoon.

This wintry mess will spread across parts of Vermont and New Hampshire on the evening of November 21, turning to mostly snow in some areas.

Snow accumulations on the evening of November 21 will be primarily limited to the highest points of the Adirondacks and Green and White mountains.

Snow could disrupt travel to New England

Deteriorating weather conditions may not be as widespread on November 22 as the storm moves slowly off the East Coast and impacts inland begin to lessen.

Roads may be slick or snowy in parts of New York, Vermont and New Hampshire on the morning of November 22, following wintry weather on the evening of November 21. More snow will fall in Maine on November 22nd.

Showers will taper off throughout the day in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and much of New York, but will continue in North Carolina, South Carolina and parts of the Southeast.

For those traveling across the West, the weather will be ideal on November 21st and 22nd, with high pressure throughout nearly the entire region.

Dry weather for most areas on Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving will be much cooler and mostly dry in the central and eastern United States as cold Canadian air settles in after the storm. However, this influx of cold air will cause snowfall.

The annual New York Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23 is expected to be dry this morning, but a slight breeze may persist. The parade's famous hot air balloons typically fly closer to the ground on a windy day and higher above the ground on a calm day.

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Elsewhere, a few showers could move across coastal Texas, while out west, light mountain snow could dust high altitudes in the northern Rockies.

Weather conditions will generally be more pleasant for travelers from the eastern half of the United States heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday on November 24. Another storm could develop over the weekend and move off the East Coast. Rain and wintry weather are possible in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

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