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Record Cold Grips Iowa, Threatens Turnout for Caucuses

Historic storm and record low temperatures affecting Iowa caucuses.

Iowa is bracing itself for an unprecedented storm and bone-chilling temperatures that are set to impact tomorrow's caucuses. With windchill making it feel like a staggering minus 28 degrees, this frigid weather is colder than even Alaska at the moment. The Iowa Republican Party, however, remains optimistic, expecting a strong turnout despite the extreme conditions.

Meteorologists from the - weather center report that Iowa will experience several consecutive days of sub-zero temperatures. Since yesterday afternoon, the state has already seen temperatures fall below zero. Currently, Des Moines is sitting at 11 degrees below zero, with wind chills plummeting to an alarming 30 to 35 degrees below zero. As a result, wind chill warnings are in effect across most of the state, as the risk of frostbite becomes a serious concern. In such extreme conditions, frostbite can occur within a mere 20 minutes.

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