A weather warning can be issued for events including tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards. Here’s what makes people act on — or ignore — those messages.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
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Facing Brutal Heat, the Texas Electric Grid Has a New Ally: Solar Power
The amount of solar energy generated in Texas has grown exponentially. Some Republicans question the state’s increasing reliance on renewable power.
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Power Grids Are Teetering Worldwide. Here’s Why.
Extreme is increasing electricity demand as people crank up the AC. The strain could be too much.
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Texas Heat Wave Shows No Signs of Letting Up
A record-breaking heat wave is expected to worsen through the weekend as it spreads through nearby states.
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Extreme Heat, Storms and Hail Threaten an Already Battered Oklahoma
Thousands of people were without power in the state, with days of sweltering triple-digit temperatures still to come, along with the possibility of more severe storms.