Arctic blast to hit US as millions set to travel for Thanksgiving holiday

Extreme weather expected to bring dangerous wind chills, lake effect snow, and severe thunderstorms'

Millions of Americans will face severe weather - and low temperatures - as they travel for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an announcement on Monday that an arctic blast is expected to bring dangerous wind chills, lake effect snow, and severe thunderstorms".