Overview

• AAA projects 45.1 million people traveling 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend, surpassing the 2005 record.
• Approximately 39.4 million Americans are driving, aided by the lowest Memorial Day gas prices in four years at $3.17 per gallon.
• Airports are experiencing heavy traffic, with TSA expecting to screen 18 million passengers through May 28, the first holiday under new Real ID rules.
• Severe weather warnings, including thunderstorms, hail, and potential flooding, are in effect across the Central Plains and Ozarks, complicating travel plans.
• Regional traffic forecasts highlight peak congestion periods, particularly on major interstates like I-45 in Texas, with delays expected through Saturday.