An Arctic blast, influenced by the polar vortex, is bringing record cold temperatures and extreme wind chills across the U.S., particularly affecting regions from the Northern Plains to the Gulf Coast this week. The National Weather Service warns of wind chills dropping to minus-60°F and temperatures going as low as 40°F below average. These conditions pose serious risks, including potential frostbite. The cold wave is expected to impact energy demand, and it raises questions about the influence of climate change on weather patterns, as the U.S. remains unusually cold amidst global warming.
The Arctic blast tied to the polar vortex is driving record frigid air south, with conditions so cold they can cause frostbite within minutes.
Forecasts indicate widespread, record-breaking cold, with temperatures 40 degrees Fahrenheit below average for this time of year stretching from the Canadian border to Texas.
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