The unusual polar atmosphere wave affected two-thirds of the eastern United States, from the Great Lakes region to Texas and Florida. The phenomenon not only brought snow and cold temperatures, but also a unique warning for Floridians to stay alert for what could happen. An iguana falling from a tree.
The bitter cold, unusual for November, paralyzes these reptiles. Florida weather experts urged residents to take the risk of falling iguanas seriously. Iguanas start to look lethargic as temperatures rise Less than 10 degrees Celsius If the thermometer drops below the minimum temperature, it may shut down completely. 4.4 degrees Celsius.
According to guardianthe danger posed by this phenomenon is not theoretical. In January 2023, an iguana attacked and injured a man attending an outdoor yoga session in Miami.
The emergence of a frigid air mass from Canada will extend farther south and east than usual this November. Meteorologists said the wave would be brief but break several cold records.
The National Weather Service (NWS) says temperatures are “Many records will be tied or broken throughout the Southeast until tonight.“The forecast of freezing temperatures applies to the upper third of Florida and extends to areas as far south as Gainesville.
This weather pattern is bringing “some of the coldest air we’ve seen in early November,” according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Chad Merrill, and explains the expected southward expansion of heavy snow and cold air in the Great Lakes region.
While Florida is concerned about the reptile outbreak, Midwestern states like Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin are facing the worst of the weather. Winter storm warning issued Wind gusts up to 30 mph (48 km/h) and precipitation up to 18 inches (45 cm). The combination reportedly causes a phenomenon known as “thunder snow.” guardian.
Arctic cold has made travel in Chicago and other Midwestern metropolises dangerous. Meryl pointed. guardian that It will snow much earlier than usualOn average, the first inch of snow is only recorded at O’Hare in Chicago on January 17th. A warning has also been issued. Extremely cold in Ohio, West Virginia, and KentuckyEarly frosts are expected in southern states including Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama and Georgia.
Forecasters expect the bitter cold to weaken northward starting Tuesday night. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry conditions are increasing the fire threat in the central Gulf Coast. On the plus side, the cooler air will pull heat from the atmosphere that fuels tropical storms, hastening the end of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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