Scorching Temps, Let the Power Outages Begin!
There is no question this week is going to be a hot one, as temperatures reach into the high 90s and perhaps even 100 degrees. As many people crank up the power and seek an air conditioned refuge away from the heat, Seattle City Light--here's their energy-saving tips to beat the heat--warns that their old equipment may fail as temperatures climb. Customers need to be prepared for potential outages. Grrreat.
Now with that said, we knew it was only a matter of time till we heard about the first power outage. As of this morning, we have a winner! KIRO-TV reported that around 9:40 a.m. Downtown Bellevue on both sides of Interstate 405 had lost power. Puget Sound Energy crews are working to restore power and have yet to confirm the outage cause.
