Thermostat behind me reads 99 degrees but does not take humidity into account. Heat index or feelslike temperature is right on 110 degrees. There was big concern that the scorching temperatures would put a big strain on the power grid and we are seeing outages in queens and westchester. About 2000 customers without power right now and considering that one customer can represent one building, the number of people who actually have no airconditioning and no power right now can be significantly higher than that. In new york people are flocking to beaches and pools. Some headlines before they even opened and most extended hours late into the evening. City officials are keeping sprinklers on a playground until dark and even tweeting instructions on how to legally open fire hydrants. They also open with a 500 cooling centers and urge people to keep the blinds down and thermostats reasonable to conserve energy and avoid a possible blackout. Our fears people dying a minute is very clear. Heats
Country in affected regions when you just consider the numbers that at least 40 of the lower 48 are going to see at least 95 degree temperatures today in the shade. Factor in the sun and humidity, it can get extremely dangerous. I bet you wish you were some of these kids here. That is one of the best ways of staying cool right now, aside from staying home and staying hydrated. We have seen an impact on weekend events here in the new york area. There was a massive festival planned in manhattan. The mayor saying that is off. And secondly, even some of the racing events near Saratoga Springs that were cancelled for the first time in 13 years specifically because of the heat. Again, these are real impacts, real changes that we are seeing here. When up heyou hear from expertty say it might even get hotter. They say last month was the hottest june ever on the planet. July this year is giving it a run for its money. Appreciate it. Lets break down how dangerous this heat can be. Allison chinch