Extreme Cold Sweeps Across U.S., Affecting Millions

Life-threatening wind chills and record-breaking low temperatures are impacting over 1,000 miles of the country, stretching from North Dakota to Texas and Florida.

Extreme cold warnings are active across 16 states, with temperatures plunging up to 60 degrees below zero in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota.
Wind chill values are creating dangerous conditions, with frostbite possible in minutes and hypothermia risks even in above-freezing temperatures.
Texas and Florida are experiencing rare bouts of extreme cold, with wind chills in Texas dropping to single digits and freeze watches issued for parts of Florida.
The Arctic air mass responsible for the cold snap is expected to move east by the weekend, bringing relief to affected areas as temperatures rise above average.
Authorities are urging precautions for vulnerable populations, pets, and plants, while providing guidance on recognizing frostbite and hypothermia symptoms.