Fourth of July weekend set to break travel records across the U.S.

NEW YORK CITY – If you’re making your way home after the long holiday weekend, you’re not alone. Sunday is expected to be a record-setting day on the roads and the runway in the United States. 

Travel forecast

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates that today will be the peak travel day with over 3 million travelers expected to be screened at U.S. airports. 

American Airlines also predicts today to be its busiest day of the summer, with plans for over 6,500 flights.

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AAA forecasts a record 71 million people traveling 50 miles or more through the weekend after the holiday, beating pre-pandemic numbers. Over 60 million people will hit the road. More than 57 million will take to the air, and almost 5 million will be cruising or taking buses and trains.

AAA says the worst time for New Yorkers to travel by car is from 2-8 p.m.

New York weather forecast

Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high of 92 degrees. There will be isolated showers.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City until 11:00 p.m.

The Department of Environmental Conservation said Sunday’s air quality index is expected to reach Level Orange (between 101-150). 

Cooling centers have been opened across the city to provide people with respite from the heat.