text:  There was a big traffic accident up near us. We woke up two hours early and wasted it sitting there. 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. The AAA reports gas prices are ticking up, increasing nearly five cents since last week. I'm Chris DeMeo. This is Fox News.