Arctic Cold Front to Bring Freezing Windchills Monday Morning Across Chicago, Columbus, and Omaha
UNITED STATES — A surge of Arctic air is expected to sweep across much of the nation early Monday morning, sending temperatures plunging and creating freezing windchills from the Midwest to the Deep South, meteorologists warned Sunday.
According to Meteorologist Chris Nunley, the blast of cold air will make temperatures feel much colder than they actually are — with windchills dropping into the single digits and teens for millions across the central and eastern U.S.
Major Cities Facing Bitter Cold
The Arctic front will push across several regions, bringing a sharp chill to morning commutes in:
- Chicago, Illinois – Windchills near 5°F to 10°F
- Columbus, Ohio – Windchills in the single digits
- Omaha, Nebraska – Feeling near 0°F
- Dallas, Texas – Windchills in the 20s
- Atlanta, Georgia – Temperatures dropping to the low 30s
- Raleigh, North Carolina – Windchills in the 20s
Meteorologists say the central U.S. will see some of the coldest air of the season so far, while even southern cities like New Orleans and Houston could wake up to temperatures in the 30s.
Arctic Air Pattern Developing
“This is what it’ll feel like to kickstart the week,” Nunley said. “We’re lucky it’s not January — or else we’d be talking about dangerous cold all the way to the Gulf Coast.”
The cold air mass originates from the Arctic region, moving southward behind a strong cold front. Forecasters expect this plunge to persist into midweek before milder air returns by late week.
What Residents Should Expect
Forecasters are urging residents to:
- Dress in layers and limit time outdoors in the early morning hours.
- Bring pets indoors overnight.
- Protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing from freezing temperatures.
While no widespread snow is expected with this Arctic push, forecasters caution that windchills will make it feel significantly colder, particularly during early morning and overnight hours.
Southeast and Coastal Impacts
Even coastal states such as North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia could feel a bite of winter, though temperatures there are expected to stay above freezing during the day. Areas in northern Alabama and Tennessee may experience windchills in the 20s.
The National Weather Service advises residents to stay alert for any wind chill advisories or freeze warnings, especially in rural or low-lying areas.
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