Peak alerts issued in the face of extreme heat
Published 1:25 pm Monday, August 24, 2020
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Utilities throughout the area are issuing peak alerts in the face of extremely high temperatures saturating the area.
Austin Utilities has issued a peak alert through 8 p.m.
Freeborn Mower Cooperative has issued a peak alert from 2-6 p.m. whenever possible.
Elevated peak demand leads to higher power costs during the peak alert period with increased strains on infrastructure.
Currently the area is under a heat advisory through 9 p.m. today with temperatures in the low 90s and heat index values of 100-105.