Across U.S., breezy warmth then cold fronts arrive
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United States forecasters reported nationwide that multiple regional weather services forecast unseasonably warm, breezy conditions Tuesday ahead of a cold front arriving early Wednesday, followed by a secondary cold front later in the week. Agencies in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Colorado and Virginia cited west to southwesterly winds gusting 20–90 mph depending on terrain, daytime highs rising into the 50s–70s, and nighttime lows dropping into the 20s–30s. Several outlets noted lake or high-wind advisories and icy mountain conditions overnight. Officials advised securing outdoor items and exercising boating caution. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Monday — Quiet, sunny periods with below-freezing pockets overnight in some inland and elevated areas.
- 2. Tuesday — Unseasonably warm, breezy conditions develop as southerly flow increases daytime highs into the 50s–70s.
- 3. Early Wednesday — Primary cold front moves through, producing gusty winds and lake/high-wind advisories in some areas.
- 4. Late week (Thursday–Friday) — Secondary cold front or cold blast brings cooler temperatures and possible mountain snow; wind gusts persist in exposed areas.
- 5. Weekend — Temperatures moderate again in many lowland areas, but overnight lows remain cold in pockets and behind frontal passages.
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