An arctic cold front will move across the eastern U.S. this weekend, sending a winter chill all the way down to the Gulf Coast. Dozens of records will be in jeopardy across the Southeast Monday and Tuesday. A widespread freeze is expected Tuesday morning as lows are forecast to drop into the 20s and 30s as far south as the Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle.
Breakdown
- A major dip in the jet stream is causing highs to be 10 to 20 degrees below average across the southern U.S.
- Atlanta's high temperature is forecast at 43°F, matching its average low; Tallahassee's high is 56°F, close to its average low of 49°F. 8s
- Highs in several cities will be closer to their typical lows as the cold air mass moves east. 20s
- By the next day, the cold pushes farther south, with Tallahassee expected to reach 30°F and Jackson 27°F, both below freezing. 29s