A strong cold front is bringing heat and humidity relief to millions from the Canadian border all the way to the Deep South. Summer will be put on hold as temperatures will end up 10, to 20 and as much as 25 degrees below average. Dozens of record lows will be in jeopardy from Tuesday through Thursday.
Breakdown
- Cities across the Midwest and Great Lakes are experiencing daytime highs more typical of autumn.
- Several locations are nearing or tying record cold high temperatures, some set as far back as the 1940s. 22s
- Overnight lows are expected to drop into the 40s and 50s in many areas, extending as far south as Oklahoma City and Nashville. 1m 0s
- Record cold temperatures could be set or tied in cities like Springfield and St. Louis, with some records dating to the 1800s and 1930s. 1m 12s
- The cold front is also bringing lower humidity, intensifying the chilly conditions. 1m 35s