Erin Davis/Axios Visuals All of Virginia will be freezing early this week. Why it matters: The hazardous cold could be a public health risk, threaten to burst pipes, and stress electricity grids. The big picture: A powerful Arctic outbreak tied partly to the polar vortex is set to send temperatures tumbling down to as cold as 25 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit below average for mid-January,

Temperatures are projected to remain frigid in Hampton Roads, with highs only reaching the 20s on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

If someone asked you, “Where can I go in the United States to escape the frigid air this January?” what would you say?

And if the polar vortex is to blame. First, a quick refresher on the polar vortex. The polar vortex is a region of very strong winds that form a circle around the North Pole. The vortex is located ...

Extreme cold and snow smacked the Gulf Coast states this week, but the polar vortex may not be to blame. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.

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Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely later this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe, with large hail and possible heavy falls in the west. Damaging winds possible. Winds south to southeasterly 35 to 55 km/h becoming ...