An unusual wave of polar air has affected two-thirds of the eastern United States, from the Great Lakes region to Texas and Florida. Not only did the phenomenon bring snow and lower temperatures, but it also brought a unique warning to Floridians: Stay alert against the possible. Iguanas falling from trees.
Extreme cold, unusual for November, paralyzes these reptiles. Florida weather forecasters urged residents to take the risk of falling iguanas seriously. Iguanas begin to appear lethargic as temperatures rise Less than 10 degrees Celsius They can shut down completely when the thermometer drops below the level 4.4°C.
according to GuardianBut the danger posed by this phenomenon is not theoretical: in January 2023, an iguana struck and injured a man participating in an outdoor yoga session in Miami.
The emergence of a very cold air mass from Canada extending further south and east than usual this November. Meteorologists announced that the wave would be short but would break several cold records.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of rising temperatures.Many records will be equaled or broken across the Southeast through tonight“Freezing temperature forecasts apply to the upper third of Florida, reaching as far south as Gainesville.
According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Chad Merrill, this weather pattern delivers “some of the coldest air seen in early November,” which explains the heavy snowfall expected in the Great Lakes region and the cold extending farther south.
While Florida is concerned about its reptiles, Midwestern states like Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin are facing the worst weather. A winter storm warning is in effect with Winds reach 30 mph (48 km/h) and up to 18 inches (45 cm) of rain. This combination causes the phenomenon known as “thundersnow,” according to reports Guardian.
The arctic cold made travel in Chicago and other Midwestern urban areas dangerous. Merrill pointed out Guardian Which The snow is coming much earlier than usualOn average, Chicago O’Hare only records its first inch of snow on January 17. Warnings have also been issued Extreme cold in Ohio, West Virginia and KentuckyIn southern states such as Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama and Georgia, an early frost is expected.
Meteorologists expect the severe cold wave to recede northward, starting Tuesday evening. On the other hand, strong winds and dry conditions in the central Gulf Coast increase fire danger. On the plus side, cold air will hasten the end of the Atlantic hurricane season by removing heat from the atmosphere that fuels tropical storms.
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