Holiday travelers returning home this weekend could contend with more delays at airports as severe thunderstorms intensify in the South and a parade of atmospheric river-fueled storms slams the West.

Storms are expected to hit a wide swath of the U.S. on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).  A stormy weather pattern will continue over

Storms across both the Western and Southern United States threaten to disrupt flights as millions of holiday travelers prepare to close out the year.

Severe storms are causing travel disruptions as millions of Americans navigate one of the busiest holiday seasons of the year. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

A barrage of severe weather sweeping across the Northwest and multiple south-central states could hamper post-holiday travel, forecasters warn.

Rain and high winds were expected roll through parts of Oregon and Washington, while fog settled over an area from Kansas City to Chicago.

Weather alerts were in place across the U.S. as millions of Americans planned their return home after the holidays.