Freeze Warnings Across the Eastern U.S.
The National Weather Service has issued extensive Freeze Warnings from northern Florida to Maryland due to a significant drop in temperatures affecting the eastern United States. Forecasts predict overnight lows ranging from -6 to -1 C (22 to 30 F) on November 11-12, marking the coldest temperatures of the season thus far.
Millions are impacted by these warnings, which span from northern Florida through Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, and into southern Maryland. The alerts are issued by various NWS offices, including those in Jacksonville, Raleigh, and Baltimore/Washington, with sub-freezing conditions expected to persist into early Wednesday morning in several areas.
This cold snap is attributed to an influx of Arctic air moving southward from Canada, coupled with a high-pressure system that is enhancing radiational cooling under clear skies. Residents are advised to take precautions against frost damage to crops and sensitive plants, particularly in agricultural regions. Additionally, municipalities have opened temporary shelters for vulnerable populations as temperatures remain low throughout the week.
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