The first big cold snap of the season has arrived in the United Statesleaving record temperatures this Tuesday with the low in Florida below zero degrees Celsius (°C). This harsh winter wave is due to a mass of Arctic air hitting the eastern two-thirds of the country. Polar cold so It will break minimum daily records In parts of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, the Carolinas, southeastern Louisiana, and even Florida. This includes places like Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Savannah, Georgia, and Tampa and Fort Myers, Florida.
Some records have already been broken, meteorologist Scott Klebauer said, referring to the low of -2 degrees Celsius that was recorded at Jacksonville Airport in Florida on Tuesday morning.
“Although it’s not official yet, All official records appeared to have been equaled or surpassed Tuesday morning. Here’s a look at current temperatures in the area. Plus, it’s very windy, so there’s less wind chill! Gather together!” the National Weather Service for Tampa Bay, an area on Florida’s west coast, posted on its X account.
The Arctic air current migrates to the east and southeast of the country. As a result, these areas will also experience cooler days than usual for this time of year.
Snow accumulation
Communities downwind of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario in upstate New York woke up to the National Weather Service Snowfall is expected to range between 5 to 15 cm. This could affect cities such as Niagara Falls, Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and Jamestown. The snow will not stop falling on Wednesday, with the possibility of new accumulations of snow.
The winds and snowfall caused dangerous driving conditions. A trailer stuck on a hill Tuesday morning temporarily closed a lane of Interstate 89, and drivers were warned to be extra careful when the road reopens.
Iguana is in danger
The unusual cold in Florida prompted local meteorologists and environmental experts to warn of the phenomenon of…“fall iguana” or “frozen iguana” These cold-blooded reptiles fall to the ground from trees or roofs where they hide Low temperatures.
“The first cold snap of the season is on the way, and as always, downed iguanas are in the news,” the South Florida Wildlands Association said on Facebook.
The organization explained that when the temperature drops to levels close to 4 degrees Celsius, iguanas cool down and are easier to catch, which also explains why these reptiles are not as widespread in central and northern Florida as they are in the south.
The authorities warn against this The frozen iguana is alive, although it is in a state of extreme lethargyIt is safer to leave it in place until the temperature rises.
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