text:  There was a big traffic accident up near us. We woke up two hours early and wasted it sitting there, but the rest of the time it was beautiful. People are battling not only the crowds, but also the weather. Forecasters say thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes could disrupt travel in parts of the Midwest and Northeast over the weekend. In Hamilton, New Jersey, Katie Byrne, Fox Weather. And in New York City, I'm John Saucier, and this is Fox News.