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Record cold stretching into deep south

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Millions are waking up to record cold this morning, as temperatures have dropped below freezing as far south as Florida. While temperatures will rebound somewhat this afternoon for the Southern Plains, places like Atlanta may stay in the 40s for afternoon highs.

Breakdown
  • Windchill temperatures dropped to 31°F in Tampa, 32°F in New Orleans, and 37°F in Houston.
  • Daytime highs are forecasted to be 10 to 20 degrees below average across the region. 12s
  • Winds are expected to decrease, bringing some pleasant conditions in certain areas. 14s
  • The Mississippi River Valley may see highs in the low 60s, while cold air remains over Appalachia and North Georgia. 19s
  • Temperatures along the Florida-Georgia line will be in the 50s, resulting in a cool day overall. 22s
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