Southeast Faces Freezing Temperatures As Arctic Air Arrives
• The Southeast is experiencing freezing temperatures due to an Arctic air mass, with wind chills as low as -25°.
• A temporary thaw is expected with temperatures potentially reaching record highs by Tuesday, followed by a return to seasonal averages by midweek.
• Residents are advised to take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia, and stay informed about weather updates as conditions rapidly change.
Arctic air brings dangerously cold wind chills
The Southeast is currently experiencing freezing temperatures as an Arctic air mass sweeps across the region. Millions are waking up to bitterly cold wind chills, with feels-like temperatures plummeting between -15° and -25°. While a temporary thaw is expected over the next couple of days due to high pressure, with temperatures rebounding and potentially breaking record highs by Tuesday, the immediate concern remains the persistent single-digit wind chills in the Southeast.
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