Warnings for Millions as Massive Cold Front Hits US from Texas to New York
Summary
A big cold front is moving across the US from Texas to New York, causing frost and freeze warnings for millions of people. This cold weather is unusual for May and could harm early-season crops and plants.Key Facts
- The National Weather Service issued frost advisories and freeze warnings from Texas to New York.
- Nighttime temperatures may fall below freezing in some areas, especially in Wisconsin where it could reach 23 degrees.
- Frost forms when surface temperatures fall below 32 degrees, even if the air temperature a few feet above ground is warmer.
- The cold front is caused by a polar vortex moving cold air down from Canada into the Midwest and Northeast.
- Freeze watches are in effect for Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania for Saturday night.
- Most frost or freeze conditions are expected to end after the weekend in most affected areas.
- Early crops and sensitive plants are at risk due to the sudden cold.
- Despite the drop in temperature, May is not expected to be the coldest on record.
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