Arctic blast arrives

Break out your coats because the Arctic outbreak is here.

The big picture: Highs are plummeting from the mid-70s yesterday into the low-40s today. A cold weather advisory is in effect.

• The "feels like" temp the next few mornings will be in the teens and 20s.
• Overnight lows will be in the 30s, with frost possible on the South Shore, the National Weather Service says. Tips for protecting your plants.

The bottom line: Stay warm and try our recs for gumbo and soup.

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