
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.
64degrees Fahrenheit
Feels like:64°
Hi:67°Lo:44°
30% Chance of Light Rain
Hi
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 60s this afternoon. West winds around 10 mph, increasing to northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon.
Lo
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Breezy and much cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Closest strike in the last 30 minutes:299.4 miles
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