Mother Nature is dishing out fall weather faster than Starbucks can launch its seasonal flavors, as a blast of cool air sweeps across much of the country.

The FOX Forecast Center says a significant cold front is pushing through the nation’s northern tier, setting the stage for the coolest stretch of temperatures so far this season.

The front is expected to usher in widespread temperatures in the 40s and 50s, with highs only in the 60s and 70s - marking a sharp departure from the oppressive heat domes that typically dominate the news in August.

Computer forecast models indicate the air mass will have staying power, meaning it won’t be a one-day phenomenon.

Cities including Minneapolis, Chicago, Cleveland and St. Louis will be firmly in the chill zone, where temperatures are forecast to

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