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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

 
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.AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... VFR conditions are expected at all terminals through Wed. Winds become SW'ly through the morning today. Light W winds are expected Wed. Brisk conditions will persist all week with wind the main impact to terminals. Otherwise, no other hazard is expected at this time. AVIATION...CPB Update as of: 240 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

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