<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3GJHzA_1FXFUDxO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3GJHzA_1FXFUDxO00" width="1200" height="600" >SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Travelers across the region are preparing for gusty winds and heavy rain as a nor’easter could affect weekend plans, including trips through local transit hubs and visits to The Big E.Buses and trains were still running at Springfield’s Union Station Friday night, but riders were already feeling slowdowns. Backups are expected to grow as wind and rain increase.Bradley International Airport was packed Friday with travelers trying to leave before the worst of the storm arrived. Lines at TSA checkpoints and bag-drop counters grew longer as travelers tried to make their final boarding calls.“We really encourage people if they are traveling this weekend to either proactively reach out to your airline and reschedule your travel if you can,” Bradley Airport spokesperson Brian Spyros said. “We recommend people download their airline’s app, log into their reservation. You often will get real-time notifications if there is a flight status change.”The Big E’s second weekend is continuing in West Springfield, with gates open rain or shine. Fairgoer Corinne Dickerson said she was prepared for the weather.“We have raincoats. We’re not going to melt,” Dickerson said.The Big E said a top priority is making sure its animals are sheltered, while merchants continue to rely on weekend foot traffic. Laura Rowe, owner of Laura’s Unique Boutique, said she secured her merchandise ahead of expected strong wind gusts but does not plan to close.“With the high winds, I can’t afford to have anything blow away. I buttoned down the hatches, but I still keep everything open. I don’t plan on closing. We’ll be here, so come see us,” Rowe said.Fair officials said they will work closely with emergency teams as needed throughout the weekend.The headlining performances at the Big E this weekend include Brad Paisley, Deadmau5 and All Time Low. Those performances were still listed as scheduled on the fair’s website as of Friday night.Ed Sheeran’s shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for Friday and Saturday were canceled as a safety precaution, according to the singer’s tour promoter and stadium officials.</div></body>

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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Travelers across the region are preparing for gusty winds and heavy rain as a nor’easter could affect weekend plans, including trips through local transit hubs and visits to The Big E. Buses and trains were still running at Springfield’s Union Station Friday night, but riders...

Weekend Nor’easter could disrupt travel, Big E plans

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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Travelers across the region are preparing for gusty winds and heavy rain as a nor’easter could affect weekend plans, includi

Weekend Nor’easter could disrupt travel, Big E plans

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