Cold Front Brings Rain, Gusts, Sharp Temperature Drop
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United States: Meteorologists reported a fast-moving cold front that produced widespread rain, scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds across the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Thursday into Friday. Forecast teams said showers began late Thursday, intensified during evening commutes, and produced pockets of locally heavy rain with totals ranging from a few tenths of an inch to 2 inches in coastal South Carolina. Temperatures rose ahead of the front into the 60s-80s before plunging into the teens and 20s overnight, producing a quick cold snap and brief wintry mix in northern and higher-elevation areas. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Wednesday night: clouds increased as moisture ahead of the approaching cold front rose.
- 2. Thursday morning/afternoon: scattered showers began and spread inland toward coasts.
- 3. Thursday evening: heaviest rain and downpours impacted evening commutes with gusty winds.
- 4. Late Thursday into early Friday: cold front passed, temperatures plunged across many regions.
- 5. Friday–Weekend: drier, cooler conditions established with gradual warming later in the weekend.
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