Thanksgiving weather forecast across US
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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.
A significant change in the atmosphere means the weeks after Thanksgiving could be colder and snowier than normal across portions of the United States.
Strong, gusty winds are expected for New Jersey through Friday with gusts reaching 30 to 40 mph as forecasters continue to track the potential for a winter storm early next week. Winds will increase around midday Friday, with the strongest gusts occurring during the afternoon hours.
See where the snow storm is developing over Michigan with live Doppler radar. Winter storm warnings, watches are in effect.
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Gusty winds on Thanksgiving Day will make it feel like its in the 30s, followed by even stronger winds on Friday.
While a chill from Canada will affect parts of Florida on Thanksgiving, South Florida will be one of the few areas feeling the heat.