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Feb 06, 2024
Severe Weather Conditions Have Once Again Underscored the Vulnerability of California's Power InfrastructureSevere weather conditions have once again underscored the vulnerability of California's power infrastructure, leaving more than 850,000 customers in the dark. The relentless winds, nearing speeds of 100 miles per hour, wreaked havoc across the state, from Sacramento to just north of Los Angeles.…
Read More...Dec 19, 2023
Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages in NortheastIn light of the recent powerful Northeast storm that caused widespread power outages and water rescues, the importance of being prepared for such events cannot be overstated. As reported by Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford, and Mary Gilbert of CNN, the storm resulted in more than 450,000 cust…
Read More...Dec 12, 2023
Powerful Tornadoes & Strong Winds in Middle TennesseeThe recent severe weather in Middle Tennessee, marked by powerful tornadoes and strong winds, led to widespread power outages, affecting thousands of residents and businesses. The Nashville Electric Service reported a substantial number of outages, with tens of thousands of customers left withou…
Read More...Sep 08, 2023
Bracing for Hurricane Lee: Category 5 Fury and the Essential Role of Home Backup GeneratorsWith Hurricane Lee intensifying rapidly, marking itself as a rare Category 5 phenomenon, the communities along the northeastern US coast, Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada are on high alert. During such unpredictable times, one cannot stress enough the significance of being well-prepared to face the …
Read More...Aug 28, 2023
Preparation Alert: Major Category 3 Hurricane Idalia Sets Course for Florida's Gulf CoastAugust 28, 2023 - Florida's Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Idalia, predicted to hit as a major Category 3 hurricane, making it imperative for residents to stay updated and get prepared.The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has indicated that Idalia will evolve into a dangerous "major hurricane" ov…
Read More...Aug 21, 2023
NOAA Increases 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast to Above-Normal, Citing Record-Warm Sea Surface TemperaturesThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has updated its forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, increasing the likelihood of above-normal activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, a division of the Na…
Read More...Aug 21, 2023
Southern California Faces Unprecedented Rainfall and Flooding from Historic Category 4 Hurricane HilarySouthern California is currently grappling with the severe impact of what was once Hurricane Hilary, which has brought record-breaking rainfall, flooding, and mudslides to the region. Before making landfall, Hilary had strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane, but it weakened to a tropical storm p…
Read More...Aug 08, 2023
Severe Weather Strikes South And East Causing Outages For ThousandsSevere weather that included thunderstorms, tornadoes and heavy winds plunged 300,000 homes and businesses into darkness in the south and east of the U.S.States hit the hardest included Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee and Georgia.Drivers were stranded in Westminster, Maryland wh…
Read More...Jul 12, 2023
Heat Wave Expands From South to Pacific NorthwestTemperatures of 100 degrees and more hover over major cities of the south and Pacific Northwest. Temperatures in the Southwest have gone beyond 120 degrees in many areas of the region. Temperatures were predicted to reach 90 degrees in Portland, Oregon and red flag fire warnings have been p…
Read More...Jun 28, 2023
Texas Heat wave Threatens Lives And Power GridIt is hot in Texas. So hot, in fact, that one publication claimed that it could be the hottest place on earth today, Wednesday, June 28.Sizzling temperatures are appearing throughout the state as residents suffer through the fourth week of record temperatures.At the end of the third week on Friday…
Read More...Jun 26, 2023
Indiana Tornado Contributes To Power OutagesPower outages have been reported in Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Georgia, and Michigan as a tornado ravages Indiana.More than 110,000 homes and businesses were without power in Tennessee. More than 100,000 homes and businesses were dark in Arkansas, greater than 75,000 customers were without po…
Read More...Jun 19, 2023
Millions At Risk of Severe Weather, Sizzling TemperaturesNearly 43 million people living in the southern region of the United States were in danger of severe weather including tornadoes; heavy rain, hail, and strong winds as well as sweltering hot temperatures.The storms struck the Lower Mississippi Valley and central Gulf states on Sunday. The severe …
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