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Electric Department Asks for Conservation During Heat Wave

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Tennessee is experiencing extreme heat conditions, which is necessitating conservation of electricity to help reduce overall demand loads. Carroll County Electric and TVA have some suggestions to assist the utilities.

Following an excessive heat warning Monday, June 13, meteorologist Eddie Holmes from West Tennessee Weather Online reports a heat advisory in effect Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. in a new seven-day forecast.

Ryan Drewry, general manager of Carroll County Electric, said the local electrical distributor experienced no operational problems on Monday. He said TVA and CCED are asking customers to reduce consumption during peak heat times, such as delaying use of clothes dryers, moving up the thermostat to reduce usage, and delay using the electric oven during peak hours. Other suggestions are to close the curtains on the southside of the house. Conservation during peak hours will help assure reliable electrical service, said Drewry. TVA charges local distributors for peak usage during high-demand times. Those costs are automatically passed to the customers’ bills, said Drewry.

The heat continues this week. Meteroologist Eddie Holmes says Tuesday and Wednesday, the weather forecast is sunny, hot and humid with high temperatures of 95 and 96 degrees with a heat index predicted to reach 105 to 109 degrees. Tuesday and Wednesday night, lows will reach mid-70s with light winds.

Thursday and Friday, hot temperatures continue with highs of 97 degrees and lows in the low-70s. Saturday’s weather will cool down to a high of 90 degrees and a low of 65.

Sunday, Juneteenth and Father’s Day, will reach a high of 92 degrees with a low of 65 degrees. Next week will begin with highs in the mid-90s and lows in the mid-60s.

In the past, average temperatures June 14-20 reach highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Hot temperatures and high humidity levels associated with this heat advisory may cause heat illnesses to occur. Holmes recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms and out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. He also issued a reminder to never leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles.