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COVID-19: AAA Provides Outlook On How Much Thanksgiving Travel Will Drop Amid Pandemic COVID-19: AAA Provides Outlook On How Much Thanksgiving Travel Will Drop Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: AAA Provides Outlook On How Much Thanksgiving Travel Will Drop Amid Pandemic Millions of Americans won’t be hitting the road or flying out to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family this year as the country continues combating the new surge in COVID-19 cases. With the country setting daily record highs for new cases, AAA said that they are expecting at least a 10 percent drop in travel this holiday season as Americans hunker down to avoid the spreading or contracting virus. According to AAA, their mid-October forecast model determined that approximately 50 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving in 2020, down from 55 million a year ago. Roa…

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by Zak Failla
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Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages A powerful storm is slamming the area just as thousands hit the highways for pre-Christmas travel. Drenching rain, accompanied by gusty winds of up to 45 mph, will continue through the morning on Friday, Dec. 21 and into the afternoon. The wind gusts have already led to power outages. Lengthy airport delays are also being reported. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire area until 1 a.m. Saturday, and a Wind Advisory for the coast. In addition, Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories were posted for this morning's high tide. Widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely with l…

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by Joe Lombardi