Overview
- Heavy snow and narrow lake‑effect bands are producing hazardous travel in the Great Lakes and Midwest, with winter storm warnings and reports of thundersnow in some areas.
- Forecasts call for several inches of accumulation across parts of Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and the Appalachians, with localized totals exceeding a foot near Lake Michigan and Lake Erie.
- Gusty winds and very dry air are elevating wildfire danger, prompting red flag alerts across portions of the Plains and the central Gulf coast.
- South Florida faces its coldest air of the season, with temperatures dropping into the upper 40s and low 50s by Tuesday morning and wind chills in the 30s, marking a notably chilly Veterans Day.
- Wildlife officials and meteorologists warn green iguanas can become cold‑stunned below the mid‑40s and fall from trees, though the cooldown is expected to be short‑lived with a warmup by midweek.