
Unusual October Heat Puts Eastern US Power Grid Under Pressure
Temperatures more than 10°F above normal in some areas are contributing to unusually high electricity demand, prompting federal action to help maintain grid reliability.
56degrees Fahrenheit
Feels like:56°
Hi:68°Lo:36°
70% Chance of Light Rain
Hi
Periods of rain this morning, then periods of rain with a chance of thunderstorms early this afternoon. Rain likely late. Breezy with highs ranging from the lower 60s on the Tug Hill to the upper 60s across the lower elevations. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Lo
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Breezy, cooler. Less humid with lows ranging from the mid 30s across the Tug Hill to the upper 30s along the Lake Ontario shore. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north.

Closest strike in the last 30 minutes:1235.3 miles
No Lightning Nearby



