Severe storms disrupt holiday travel across the US with flight delays and cancellations

Severe storms are disrupting holiday travel across the U.S., causing flight delays and cancellations. On Thursday, nearly 800 flights were canceled, with more than 50 cancellations reported on Friday. The storms are expected to intensify, particularly in the South. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy snow are forecasted from Louisiana to Alabama. A level 3 risk of severe thunderstorms is in effect for Saturday, with potential impacts on travel plans for millions of holiday travelers. In the West, strong winds and heavy snowfall are affecting travel conditions. High wind alerts are in place, with gusts expected to exceed 65 mph. Rainfall and snowfall totals could lead to flooding and hazardous travel conditions through the weekend.