AAA estimates that 80 million people will be traveling for Thanksgiving, many of them traveling by car. PennDOT is warning drivers to be cautious during this holiday.

A record number of people are set to take off today ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and Pittsburgh International Airport is bracing for a rush of travelers hitting the skies. Tuesday and Wednesday are both expected to be busy days at airports across the country.

A record number of people are expected to travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike or fly through Pittsburgh International Airport. On 11 News at 5, we’re checking in with the experts on the best time to leave as Pittsburgh’s Chief Meteorologist Stephen Cropper tracks the effects wet weather could have on your trip.