Severe weather, fire dangers and simmering heat predicted for Memorial Day weekend

May 25 (UPI) -- Severe storms in the Great Plains, fire dangers in the Mountain West and heat across south Texas, the Gulf Coast and southern Florida herald the start of Memorial Day weekend.

An estimated 43.8 million travelers are expected to travel at least 50 miles to reach a holiday destination this weekend, which nearly equals the high of 44 million travelers in 2005, according to the AAA auto club.

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