Fourth of July travel faces delays from storms, heat and fire risk

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A record-breaking 72.2 million Americans are traveling for the Fourth of July holiday this year. Still, severe weather, extreme heat, and wildfire risks are threatening to derail plans across the country. According to the National Weather Service and multiple travel agencies, storms are sweeping through the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast, while heat advisories and red flag warnings are in effect in parts of the Plains and West. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...