Mid-October heat wave to come to a screeching halt as a cold front arrives

Mid-October heat wave to come to a screeching halt as a cold front arrives

After days of late-summer heat, a powerful cold front is impacting much of the central and eastern U.S. Some areas will see temperatures plummet by more than 40 degrees. By the weekend, much of the country, from Texas to New England, could experience its coldest air since spring.