A record number of people are set to travel on Memorial Day, with approaching storms impacting travelers. A slow-moving system moving across the central and southern United States will impact the expected record number of travelers on Memorial Day.

AAA predicted over 45 million Americans will travel on Memorial Day weekend. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler details what travelers should expect amid possible weather delays.

AAA defines the Memorial Day holiday travel period as the five-day period from May 22 to May 26. They've used that benchmark since reporting on holiday travel starting back in 2000. AAA has a strong message for Memorial Day travelers on the road and in the skies: Expect it to be busy.