Severe Weather Throws Memorial Day Travel into Chaos Nationwide
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Unseasonably severe weather has thrown a wrench in Memorial Day travel plans, leaving millions stranded and scrambling. Travelers faced unexpected delays and hazardous conditions, proving yet again that Mother Nature doesn’t care about holiday plans—or your itinerary.
Tornadoes and heavy rain cause flight cancellations, highway delays and widespread power outages as tens of millions of Americans return home from the holiday weekend. Also, Dr. LaPook breaks down Billy Joel’s diagnosis and why it’s often missed.
The Transportation Security Administration reported record levels of travel over the Memorial Day weekend, and millions are expected to travel home Tuesday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more from Phoenix.
As millions returned home from their Memorial Day weekend destination, severe weather dampened some travel plans. Storms in Dallas led to more than 600 flight delays Monday and more than 100 cancellations. Meanwhile, there were over 500 flights delayed in Denver.
Severe weather upends Memorial Day travels for tens of millions of Americans as they try to get back home. Also, dozens hurt in the U.K. after a vehicle rams into the crowd near the Liverpool soccer team's victory parade. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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