Don't Let Lightning Zap Your Appliances (The Tampa Tribune)
SEBRING — Thunderstorms are back, bringing with them the added risk of power surges by lightning strikes. Almost anything plugged into the wall receptacle can be damaged. Refrigerators, ceiling fans, the phone and even swimming pool pumps are not immune. Typically, it's the TV or computer that most often require repair or replacement.
Today's Power Alert: Yellow (Saint George Spectrum)
The Spectrum provides the energy conservation alert Monday through Friday through mid-September in cooperation with the city of St. George and Utah power companies. Today’s alert color is YELLOW .
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York State (WNBC)
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Richard F. Daines issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Long Island on Wednesday.