One area that could see potential flooding later in the week was a corridor from New Mexico and Texas to IL and in that could get as much as five inches of rain through Saturday – with eight inches in some localized areas, according to Weather Channel lead meteorologist Kevin Roth.
Advertisement
On average, 15 flights a day fly out of the McAllen Miller International Airport.
But passengers did not miss a beat, even with a Worldwide Travel Alert in place.
With gas prices in the Grand Valley still seen below the 2 dollar mark, the busiest travel day of the year may be even busier.
“The fatality numbers are certainly a cause for concern as we expect heavy travel volumes over the coming days”, said Leroy Smith, SC Department of Public Safety director, in a Tuesday news release. Still, he urged travelers to report anything that seems suspicious.
The Intermodal Station in downtown Milwaukee was busy on Wednesday – but officials say Sunday, November 29th will be the busiest day. “It didn’t seem any more than normal, given recent events”.
‘I know that families have discussed their fears about the threat of terrorism around the dinner table, many for the first time since September 11th, ‘ he said, referring to the 2001 attacks by al-Qaeda on NY and Washington. Passengers are still advised to arrive early as lines are long.
When it comes to driving delays, the three worst cities are San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle. That’s fairly typical, and probably had to do partly with cold temperatures and de-icing planes at East Coast airports, Giardino said.
However, storms elsewhere in the country can affect air travel here, too, so it’s always a good idea to check whether your flight is running on schedule. “Of course looking ahead in that forecast, it might help you plan at what time you decide to leave to return back home”. To make reservations to dine in the large banquet room, you should call 963-5100, Bariola said.
Advertisement
Meanwhile, beginning Wednesday, Illinois State Police will be conducting roadside safety checks and participating in additional traffic enforcement details, concentrating on speeding, drunken driving, seat belt usage and distracted-driving violations, said Illinois State Police Capt. Louis Kink.
