National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are warning of a sudden plunge in temperatures for the Eastern U.S. b eginning on Thanksgiving, after a cold front tore through the region earlier in the week.

Why It Matters

The sudden change in temperatures will feel like a shock for millions of Americans on the East Coast, who have so far been enjoying mild temperatures for the season. Following the cold front, temperatures are going to drop as much as 15 degrees below average beginning on Thanksgiving , making temperatures akin to January levels and prompting freeze warnings in southern Georgia and northern Florida.

What to Know

The NWS warned of the sudden temperature change in a Thursday morning forecast.

"An abrupt change to reality is underway across the Eastern U.S. in the wak

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