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.

Severe weather could hamper the journey home after the holidays for millions of U.S. travelers this week and weekend. As Pacific storms continue to slam the West Coast, severe thunderstorms are forecast Thursday across the South,