States in the Midwest are bracing for temperatures to potentially dip into the 20s overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning as freeze warnings are set to go into effect.

Newsweek reached out to the National Weather Service (NWS) via email Wednesday night for comment.

Why It Matters

Freeze warnings and frost advisories are impacting millions of Americans this week as cold fronts send temperatures plunging into the 20s and 30s across parts of the Midwest and mid-Atlantic.

The sudden chill poses risks to crops, home infrastructure and travel plans, and has prompted the NWS to issue guidance to help minimize agricultural losses and protect sensitive systems before winter's heavy onset.

What To Know

According to the NWS , the freeze warning goes into effect from midnight to 2 a.m. Thur

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