250 Million Feel Early Fall as Polar Air Moves In
250 Million Feel Early Fall as Polar Air Moves In
US · Published Aug 30, 2025
A major cold-air outbreak will bring October-like temperatures to 250 million people in the central and eastern U.S.
Daytime highs will be 10–20°F below normal, with northern Midwest and Appalachian highs only in the 40s.
Overnight lows may drop into the 30s and 40s, while the southern U.S. will experience cooler, drier air.
Cold air brings early taste of fall
A significant cold-air outbreak is set to bring an early taste of fall to approximately 250 million people across the central and eastern United States. According to AccuWeather, temperatures will plummet next week, with many areas experiencing conditions more typical of October. This unseasonable cold snap is due to a surge of polar air moving southward, impacting a large portion of the country.
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