
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.
70degrees Fahrenheit
Feels like:70°
Hi:71°Lo:39°
Partly Cloudy
Hi
Partly sunny this morning. Scattered thunderstorms. Scattered showers this morning, then showers this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds. Highs in the lower 70s. Temperatures falling to around 60 this afternoon. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Lo
Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers, mainly in the evening. Less humid with lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Closest strike in the last 30 minutes:141.7 miles
No Lightning Nearby



