Summary
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings of a sudden temperature drop in the Eastern U.S. starting on Thanksgiving. This change is due to a cold front moving in, causing temperatures to fall to levels typical of January. Freeze warnings are in effect for areas including southern Georgia and northern Florida.
Key Facts
- The NWS warns of a sudden temperature drop in the Eastern U.S. starting on Thanksgiving.
- Temperatures may fall 15 degrees below average for late November.
- A cold front from Canada is moving in, replacing mild weather with much colder air.
- Areas downwind of the Great Lakes could see heavy snowfall, over a foot in some places.
- Freeze warnings are issued for regions like Jacksonville, Florida, with temperatures as low as 29°F.
- The immediate drop in temperatures is likely due to the Alaskan ridge affecting the jet stream.
- The NWS advises people to protect vulnerable individuals, pets, and plants from the cold.
- Future forecasts predict continued below-average temperatures in the Great Lakes and possibly as far south as Texas.
