Polar Vortex
By Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50743)
United States
December 30, 2024 9:27am CST
Has anyone heard about a Polar Vortex possibly coming through the 2 nd week of January ? Last night my husband and I were watching television and my phone and iPad started dinging and danging. A group chat of some of my family members was going on about a Polar Vortex that would drop even Mississippi into temperatures of 0 to -10 below Fahrenheit. I hadn’t heard anything about it. I hope that they just came across a hoax, but glad I got a warning just in case it’s real. I am going to listen to the weather forecasts closely and be prepared just in case.
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@snowy22315 (182777)
• United States
30 Dec
I have heard about cold weather coming through. I wonder how long it will last? It makes me nervous though..last time we hadsomething like that we had a horrendous snow storm and power was out for 3 days.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50743)
• United States
30 Dec
Some of my family are pretty panicky. We have a kerosene heater that we could use if need be. If it does happen I’d be most concerned about wet ice or snow making the power go out. I keep perishable foods on hand. I really hope it doesn’t happen.
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@snowy22315 (182777)
• United States
30 Dec
@Tampa_girl7 I have a propane heater that is designed to be used indoors as well. After that last terrible storm I took some steps to be better prepared in an emergency. I wish I had a generator though.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50743)
• United States
30 Dec
@snowy22315 A generator would be good. We have thought of getting one for our home in West Virginia. It would work automatically if power goes out.
@Kandae11 (55195)
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30 Dec
I doubt it is a hoax. There is a very credible weatherman l listen to on Youtube ,who warned some islands in the Caribbean to watch out for very chilly weather on the 6th and 12th of January. He said this will result from cold arctic air - the coldest in a long time - which will be heading our way from North America.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50743)
• United States
30 Dec
@Kandae11 how cold do they think you’ll get there ?
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@Kandae11 (55195)
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30 Dec
@Tampa_girl7 Just have to be prepared. Get me some socks , definitely a blanket and heavy sleeping wear. These cold spells could last up to 3 days and this one is expected to be the coldest.
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@Marilynda1225 (83186)
• United States
30 Dec
I haven't heard of it either but best to be prepared. Our temperatures have been on the warmer side so I wouldn't be surprised if we get hit with freezing temperatures.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50743)
• United States
30 Dec
It warmed up here too. I really hope it isn’t real bad if it happens. I can’t even imagine -10 in Mississippi. I have been in extreme cold other places, but they are not prepared for it here.
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@Marilynda1225 (83186)
• United States
30 Dec
@Tampa_girl7 we're probably more prepared for artic temperatures here in PA but I hope it doesn't get that cold anywhere.
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@florelway (23324)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Dec
I just heard it. We will see if it happens. A lot of changes is being experienced lately due to climate change, like extreme temperatures, erratic weather conditions among others.
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@florelway (23324)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Dec
@Tampa_girl7 Yes, no one likes to experience that.
@MarieCoyle (39145)
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30 Dec
The meteorologists here are saying that next week will get bitter cold, and possibly have snow--they aren't sure of how much snow, it's too early to tell. They think the cold spell will be around for awhile. But, it's winter, and January is always cold. I will hunker down as much as I can manage.
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@MarieCoyle (39145)
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1 Jan
@Tampa_girl7
Hi, Marie, how are you doing?
We already have it pretty cold here, but the winds are concerning, as when it gets that cold and windy, the wind chill can simply be deadly. I always worry for those who have to work outside.
We are going to do our best to stay warm. Most people are very concerned about the heating costs, as they are high and with temperatures like that, furnaces will run non-stop.
@AmbiePam (94519)
• United States
30 Dec
I just looked it up, and it looks like they are right although I don’t think the temps will get that low in Oklahoma where I am. Today it will be 68 degrees here so I guess I should enjoy it now. I don’t mind cold weather, but not pipe freezing weather. Be safe!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50743)
• United States
30 Dec
Keep informed just in case it hits all of the states.
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That's so cold - that's not typical out there, right? I hadn't seen that on the news out here. I truly hope the temps don't drop down that far, but I suppose it'd be good to prepare anyway . . . stay warm!!!@much2say (56421)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Dec
@Tampa_girl7 I hope so too! Or if it's not, I hope it fizzles and that it won't be as cold as they're saying.
@allknowing (138297)
• India
30 Dec
Weathere is acting weird anyway and one should be ready for the worst.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50743)
• United States
30 Dec
Hopefully it doesn’t happen anywhere.
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@wolfgirl569 (108825)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Dec
I haven't heard of it getting that cold.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50743)
• United States
30 Dec
I haven’t heard anything on our local weather either.
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@wolfgirl569 (108825)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Dec
@Tampa_girl7 The lowest I see for us is next Wednesday at 12 above for a low.
@RasmaSandra (81128)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Dec
I lived through such weather when I was in Latvia, Quite often in January there was a period of two weeks during which the temps stayed as low as - 20 or -30. Everything froze up and then came the thaw,
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@Tampa_girl7 (50743)
• United States
1 Jan
I haven’t been in extreme cold in many years.
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@Ronrybs (19621)
• London, England
1 Jan
@Tampa_girl7 Same here, it has been quite mild these last few days... at least down here in the south east
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@ptrikha_2 (47124)
• India
1 Jan
I have seen news about Polar Vortex in many years.
I think it happened in places in US a few years back, in the year 2007 and a couple of more years.
Cities like Washington DC, NY City seem more affected by this.
I have not seen reports about region or state wise impact.
I think it might not be a hoax, but well how accurate is this weather forecast is something that would be clear by the second week of January only.
@Juliaacv (51688)
• Canada
30 Dec
We are having very mild temperatures here right now-local ski hills are having to close as they cannot make snow that will last due to the warmth. But this will change, and we will get seasonable weather, but I have not heard of any polar vortex coming, but it wouldn't surprise me as that usually happens in January.
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@just4him (317458)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 Dec
I hadn't heard, but I don't watch the weather often. If it brings snow with it, I won't mind.
@LindaOHio (182924)
• United States
31 Dec
Oh no! I just changed my washer and dryer delivery to the 2nd week of January because there's a Winter Storm Watch for this week. Have a good New Year's Eve.
