If you walk outside and think to yourself that it is way too hot, put your hand to the ground, literally and if the back of your hand can't handle the heat on the pavement for more than 5 seconds, guess what, your dog can't handle it either!
The Space Weather Prediction Center (yes, that's a real thing) has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for the planet that will remain in effect through tomorrow due to the G3 level solar storm.
The excessive heat can really suck the life and energy out of your car's battery. Here's what you need to know to make sure you won't be left sweltering by the side of the road.
You probably already know that this winter was one of the mildest the US has ever seen. And now it seems the trend of above-average temperatures is continuing.
AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is trying to prevent blackouts in the Shreveport area due to the high demand for electricity during this miserable heat. The message from SWEPCO is for us to turn off unnecessary lights, set our thermostats to 80 and try to use fans to supplement our excessive heat problems.