Northeast Braces for Flash Freeze After Coast-to-Coast Storm Sparks Record High Temperatures
A powerful storm is surging towards the Northeast, bringing heavy winds and record warm temperatures, followed by a rapid drop in temperature that could lead to a flash freeze. The storm’s impact will be felt across the region, with temperatures plummeting into the teens and 20s by Friday night into Saturday morning.
The storm’s unusual temperature fluctuations have raised concerns about the potential for a flash freeze, which occurs when a rapid drop in temperature combines with wet surfaces, leading to icy roadways that can impact travel. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for the region, advising residents to prepare for hazardous travel conditions.
Record High Temperatures and Flash Freeze Warning
A coast-to-coast storm charging eastward across the continental U.S. is funneling record warm temperatures into the Northeast that won’t last long. Ahead of a potential flash freeze, record high temperatures were recorded in more than 10 locations, mainly across New England. Both Burlington, Vermont and Albany, New York broke their 130-year-old record high temperatures. 
This graphic displays the temperature change in the past 24 hours. (FOX Weather)
As heavy rain moves through, strong northwest winds will quickly usher frigid air back into the region Friday night into Saturday morning. Temperatures in the region will plummet into the teens and 20s by Friday night, according to the FOX Forecast Center. TRAVEL NIGHTMARE UNFOLDS AT MAJOR EAST COAST AIRPORTS AS POWERFUL STORM UNLEASES VICIOUS WIND, RAIN
Impact on Travel and Daily Life
The rapid temperature drop may cause any remaining rain to freeze, leading to black ice and dangerous driving conditions Friday evening and overnight. Some areas may also see light snow, which could further worsen travel conditions. Wind chill values will dip into the single digits for many across New England and interior portions of the Northeast early Saturday. Fortunately, temperatures will rebound Saturday afternoon, with highs climbing back into the 30s. 
Flash freeze explainer. (FOX Weather)
In Burlington, temperatures will fall to near freezing by dinnertime. In New York City, where temperatures were around 55 degrees into the late morning, by 6-8pm, be almost 25 degrees cooler in the mid to lower 30s. 
This graphic displays the forecast lows early Saturday. (FOX Weather)
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