Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen
If you thought thunderstorms, flood alerts, crashing trees and rolling power outages challenge, the rest of this weeks weather is something that could very well take your breath away, literally.
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Wednesday through Sunday as temperatures will hoover in the 90”s and dew points hitting the 70’s
Additionally a flash flood watch was also issued beginning at 2 p.m. through late tonight.
With the heat index- a combination of humidity and hot air- to more than 100 degrees for the remainder of the eek and 110 this weekend. officials across the state are warning the public to take the excessive heat notifications seriously.
With the extreme heat and humidity forecast over the next five days, I want all Pennsylvanians — residents and visitors — to be cognizant of how to take care of themselves, their families, neighbors, pets and livestock. It’s imperative to their well-being,” Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said in a release on Tuesday.
NWS has special weather safety page dedicated to informing the public of heat hazards and precautions the public can take to minimize the affects of being exposed to the heat.
In response to the expected load on electricity use, PECO is implementing its in demand programs Wednesday.
We won’t expect to be near the demand record this week,” said Greg Smore, recalling a similar heat wave in July of 2011. Information on the programs is available at peco.com/smartideas
PECO is reminding all customers to keep draperies closed to keep homes and businesses cooler. In homes with no air-conditioning make sure fans are used with a window partially open to allow fresh air in. To help prevent taxing the power grid wash clothing and dishes at night when temperatures are slightly cooler and businesses are closed.