Cold front brings showers, wind, temperature swings nationwide
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United States — Forecasters this week reported a cold front moving across the Southeast and Midwest, producing showers, gusty winds and temperature drops on Thursday into Friday. Agencies warned of gusts up to 35 mph, light rain totals under a quarter-inch in Central Florida, isolated snow accumulations up to one inch in northern Wisconsin, and freeze warnings for parts of Florida. High pressure returned to bring sunshine and a multi-day warm-up next week with temperatures near 70°F in some areas. Nationwide, travel impacts and wind chills prompted cold-weather advisories and First Alert notices. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Thursday morning: cold front enters parts of the Southeast with scattered showers.
- 2. Thursday afternoon: rain shifts southeast of urban corridors; winds increase to 25–30 mph in some areas.
- 3. Late Thursday night into Friday morning: temperatures fall into the 20s–30s; freeze warnings issued for select counties.
- 4. Friday: high pressure and clearer skies begin to build, reducing precipitation and easing winds.
- 5. Weekend into next week: sustained warm-up with highs approaching 70º in parts of the Southeast and Alabama.
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