Southwest and Central Virginia are facing a Weather Authority Alert Day as an arctic front brings dangerously cold wind chills. 10 News’s meteorologist explains what to expect and when, with a confirmed drop in temperatures and gusty winds impacting the region.

A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday due to dangerously cold temperatures. Our temperature setup brings much of the East Coast below average temperatures beginning on Tuesday. This, paired with high winds, will be dangerous for some.