William Churchill

Meteorologist William Churchill says the system behind flooding rains in Southern California is also on the move, bringing potential flooding to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and rain elsewhere.

For the return trip, Americans will be giving thanks for milder weather.

Traveler numbers are reaching new heights, though, according to AAA.

It projects a record near 82 million people are getting away for the week starting Tuesday, mostly by car.

Leftovers from the shutdown.

AAA says recent flight cancellations could be motivating even more motorists.

Amy Held, NPR News.