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EMC encourages members to take precautions now for freezing temps this week

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Excelsior EMC wants to give you a heads-up on the next winter excitement coming our way. Cold temperatures are moving in this week, with lows in the teens predicted. Now is a great time to make sure you are winter ready. 

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Things to do:

  • Ensure your HVAC system is functioning properly and that filters are replaced regularly.
  • Do your laundry and run your dishwasher today to be able to postpone non-essential uses of electricity until temperatures return to normal. (Water heaters use 14 percent of a home’s energy.)
  • If you drive an electric vehicle, charge it during the middle of the day and delay charging during extreme weather conditions.
  • Heat foods at the lowest possible setting and refrain from opening the oven door while baking.
  • Set thermostats to 68 degrees or lower and adjust window units accordingly. (Warming and cooling the home accounts for 55 percent of residential energy use)
  • Lower your thermostat at night and when you're away from home.
  • Open blinds, drapes and curtains to let in warmth from the sun and close them at night to keep out the cold.
  • Caulk or weather strip around windows, exterior doors and any gaps.

Take time to check your:

  • Pipes: Insulate your pipes.
  • Pets: Secure a warm space for your animals.
  • People: Check in on friends and neighbors who may need assistance with these precautions.
  • Plants: Protect plants that cannot be moved indoors.
  • Place of residence: Keep your house safe from electrical fires. Remember to keep space heaters plugged directly into the wall and make sure anything burning can vent exhaust safely. Maintain a minimum distance of 3 feet between your space heaters and anything flammable.
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EMC is encouraging members to be aware of energy consumption, prioritize safety, make necessary preparations, and stay tuned for further updates.

Current Weather

Mostly cloudy

Mostly cloudy

74°F

UV Index
0 Low
Pressure
30.09 Rising
Visibility
10 miles
Dewpoint
73 °F
Humidity
97%
Wind
SSW 1.2 mph
Gust
3.5 mph
Wind Chill
74 °F

Hourly Forecast

Today
4 AM
74°F
Showers
Today
5 AM
73°F
Intermittent clouds
Today
6 AM
72°F
Partly cloudy
Today
7 AM
72°F
Partly sunny
Today
8 AM
74°F
Intermittent clouds
Today
9 AM
77°F
Intermittent clouds
Today
10 AM
79°F
Intermittent clouds
Today
11 AM
81°F
Intermittent clouds
Today
12 PM
82°F
Intermittent clouds
Today
1 PM
83°F
Intermittent clouds
Today
2 PM
84°F
Intermittent clouds
Today
3 PM
85°F
Intermittent clouds

7 Day Forecast

Mostly cloudy w/ t-storms

Tuesday

94 °F

Turning cloudy and humid; a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon


Mostly cloudy w/ t-storms

Tuesday Night

72 °F

Humid; cloudy in the evening with a thunderstorm in spots, then partly cloudy late with a passing shower


Partly sunny w/ t-storms

Wednesday

86 °F

Humid with times of clouds and sun; a heavy thunderstorm this afternoon


Mostly cloudy

Wednesday Night

70 °F

Clouds breaking; humid


Partly sunny w/ t-storms

Thursday

89 °F

Humid with clouds and sun; a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon


Mostly cloudy w/ t-storms

Thursday Night

71 °F

A couple of thunderstorms in the evening; otherwise, clouds breaking


Mostly cloudy

Friday

91 °F

Humid with some sun, then turning cloudy


Mostly clear

Friday Night

70 °F

Mainly clear and humid


Mostly sunny

Saturday

91 °F

Mostly sunny and humid; a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon


Clear

Saturday Night

71 °F

Clear and humid


Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
8:37 PM

Based on AccuWeather data