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'Significant Temperature Plunge' to Hit 100 Million People

'Significant Temperature Plunge' to Hit 100 Million People

Summary

A major cold wave will cause temperatures to drop significantly for 100 million people across the United States, starting this weekend and lasting into next week. Temperatures may fall up to 25 degrees below normal. The cold weather will affect states from the Midwest to the Southeast and Northeast.

Key Facts

  • A cold outbreak will cause a temperature drop for 100 million Americans.
  • Temperatures could drop 10 to 25 degrees below normal.
  • The Midwest, South, and Northeast will experience the most significant temperature declines.
  • Some areas, like Indiana and Ohio, could see temperatures fall 25 degrees below average.
  • Affected regions include Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas.
  • Freeze warnings are expected as far south as the Florida panhandle.
  • Cold temperatures will start in the Midwest, Plains, and Mississippi Valley on Sunday.
  • People should prepare pets and protect outdoor plumbing from the cold.

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