
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.
80degrees Fahrenheit
Feels like:86°
Hi:83°Lo:52°
60% Chance Rain Showers
Hi
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Lo
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Closest strike in the last 30 minutes:625.8 miles
No Lightning Nearby



