Dangerous Cold Expected: Temperatures Plummeting Thursday into Friday

Dangerous Cold and Wind Chills

• 🥶 Dangerously cold temperatures are expected to arrive later Thursday and continue into Friday.
• ⚠️ The cold poses serious risks to children, pets, and home pipes.
• 💨 Wind chills will make the air feel significantly colder than the actual temperature, with single-digit wind chills expected in many areas.

Forecast Details and Potential Records

• 🌡️ High temperatures on Friday are not expected to get much above 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 🧊 While not a major ice event, salting will be necessary, and care should be taken for pet paws.
• 📈 There is a potential to tie or break records for cold temperatures on Friday, particularly in areas like LaGuardia and JFK.

Snow Squalls and Future Outlook

• 🌨️ A brief snow squall is possible this afternoon, which can cause sudden blinding snow and very slippery conditions.
• 📉 Model guidance indicates that temperatures may be even lower than initially predicted, emphasizing the need to stay updated.
• ✨ Improvement is expected by Saturday afternoon, with temperatures getting closer to freezing.