Emily Akeda

Emily Akeda, an NBC reporter specializing in weather and travel impacts, discusses the dangerous conditions caused by an early winter blast, resulting in hundreds of accidents across the U.S. She also examines how the government shutdown is leading to FAA flight reductions and cancellations, further complicating holiday travel. In addition to travel issues, Akeda touches on the impact of a recent hurricane coordination effort and the rise of infrastructure risks highlighted by a catastrophic bridge collapse.