Dive Summary:
- Con Edison reported Friday that New York City broke its record for peak electrical usage on the sixth and hottest day of a heat wave that has baked the Northeast.
- As of 2 p.m., the city was using 13,214 megawatts of energy, breaking 2011's all-time record of 13,189.
- The temperature in the city hit a high of 99 degrees today, with humidity pushing the heat index as high as 110 degrees.
From the article:
... An excessive heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m. and an air quality alert is in effect until 11 p.m.
Cooling centers in the five boroughs will now remain open through Sunday. To find a cooling center, visit nyc.gov/oem. ...