Severe Storms Can Happen at Any Time; Being Prepared is Vital
Severe Storms Can Happen at Any Time; Being Prepared is Vital Frankfort, KY. – The recent severe storms and flooding that occurred across Kentucky last month is a reminder that extreme weather events can happen at any time. Preparing for this is vital to keeping your family safe. The National Weather Service is predicting strong to severe storms in Kentucky this weekend. Kentucky sees a disproportionately high number of severe weather events each year compared to other parts of the United States so it’s important to understand the difference between a watch vs warning. If the National Weather Service issues a
Virginia was the top net electricity recipient of any state in 2023
Electricity routinely flows among the Lower 48 states, with almost 10% of U.S. electricity generation traded across state lines. Generation of electricity exceeds its consumption in 25 states, and excess electricity is transmitted across state lines. In 2023, utilities in Virginia brought in the most electricity from other states, with 50.1 million megawatthours (MWh) in net electricity interstate receipts, or 36% of the state's total electricity supply. Generators in Pennsylvania moved the most electricity outside state borders in 2023, with 83.4 million MWh of power shipped out, or 26% of generation in Pennsylvania.