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Millions of holiday travelers face severe weather risks as the TSA screens a record number of passengers, with widespread devastation reported from tornadoes and other severe weather events.
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened a record 2,951,163 passengers in a single day leading up to the Memorial Day weekend, surpassing the previous record set during Thanksgiving 2023. Several airports also set individual records, and TSA officials emphasized the importance of arriving early and being prepared for security checks. The busy day included the interception of a firearm at Pittsburgh International Airport.