Precipitation of rain and snow moving through the Northeast this Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day travel in the East will be impacted by winter storms. Meteorologists are forecasting rain and snow to work across the Northeast, potentially causing a dismal start to the holiday. Flight delays and cancellations are expected in the middle of the country due to rough weather. A large storm could interrupt record holiday travel, with coast-to-coast storms threatening travel plans throughout Thanksgiving week. Rain, flooding, and snow are expected to sock in parts of the West and Northeast, with millions of people in the path of storms from coast to coast. A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are bringing prolonged rain and high winds to the West Coast, with much-needed rain falling in the Northeast. New York City has issued its first drought warning in decades, and the FDNY has created a brush fire task force amid historic wildfires in the region. Fire risks remain for more than 40 million people in the Northeast, with Spain also experiencing deadly flooding. Protesters there are calling for leaders to step down due to the disaster response. Overall, a huge storm system is set to soak the Gulf Coast as an atmospheric river takes aim out West. NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman provides details on the Early Today show regarding the Thanksgiving Day travel outlook in the East.

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