Weather/Drought/Gas/Power: Warnings Intensify, Heat Wave Incoming, Grid Preps Hot Summer
Key Questions
What temperatures are expected in New Jersey this week?
Highs are forecast to soar into the 90s after a brief cooldown on Monday, with mid- to upper-80s possible on Sunday. The region is preparing for hot summer conditions following Memorial Day weekend rain.
What drought warnings are in effect for New Jersey?
A drought warning is active in New Jersey, with Cape May under severe conditions linked to over 200 fires. PJM is also preparing the grid for tight peaks up to 156,000 MW amid rising demand.
What are the current Jersey Shore beach conditions on June 2?
A moderate risk of rip currents exists, with life-threatening conditions possible in the surf zone. Ocean temperatures range from 58-68°F and high UV levels are reported, following soaking rain over Memorial Day weekend.
PJM prepping tight 156k MW peaks; NJ drought warning (Cape May severe) with 200+ fires. Gas $4.51 avg. Current conditions June 2: moderate rip current risk, high UV, ocean temps 58-68°F. Memorial Day weekend brought soaking rain and rip currents. Heat wave incoming midweek with highs in 90s, heat index near 100; power outages from Saturday storms still affecting 20k homes; rip current risk low today but will need monitoring.