
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.
61degrees Fahrenheit
Feels like:61°
Hi:84°Lo:48°
Foggy
Hi
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Warmer with highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Lo
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Closest strike in the last 30 minutes:960.3 miles
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