Arctic Front Brings Sudden Deep Freeze Across Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, While Florida Stays Warm
TEXAS — A powerful Arctic cold front is sweeping across the South, causing a dramatic and sudden temperature plunge across Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, while Florida remains the only state untouched by the bitter air. The change is sharp enough to shock residents, with temperatures dropping from mild conditions into the teens and single digits in only hours.
Sharp Temperature Crash Hits the Central and Deep South
The cold front pushed into Texas first, dragging a surge of icy air that quickly spread eastward. As the front crossed into Tennessee and Arkansas, residents reported noses burning in the cold, fierce winds, and a kind of chill described as “thermostat gaslighting, regret-inducing air.” Temperatures went from the 50s and 60s to below freezing in one dramatic sweep, turning the warm side of the map into deep blues and purples behind the front.
Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia Experience Dangerous Wind Chills
The freeze then moved across Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, where winds intensified the cold and created potentially hazardous conditions. Many communities faced winds strong enough to make cars shake and drive wind chills into the single digits. The bitter air caused residents to describe the wind as “slapping you like it owes child support,” reflecting just how aggressive the gusts became as temperatures dropped.
Florida Remains Completely Unaffected by the Freeze
While the rest of the South braces against the Arctic blast, Florida stands out as the only warm region. The data shows the state holding steady in the high 60s and 70s, with Floridians still wearing flip-flops, enjoying the sun, and remaining completely unbothered by the winter chaos just north of them. The sharp contrast between Florida’s warmth and the surrounding cold is clearly visible on the temperature maps.
Maps Show Extreme Cold-Warm Divide Across the Southern States
The weather graphics reveal a dramatic split across the South. The deep freeze dominates Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, while a sharp dividing line stops at Florida’s northern border. The cold air mass surged firmly and decisively, leaving no doubt where winter intended to settle. Behind the front, temperature readings plunge into the teens, while ahead of it, the map still shows warm yellows and oranges.
If conditions in your area changed suddenly or you experienced the temperature crash firsthand, share your updates and stay informed with the latest weather coverage at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
