Fires, Hurricane, and Drought. Extreme stress on California electric grid

Map displaying the extreme weather forecast for California this week. Temperatures in Sacramento are expected to peak at 115 degrees.

Revelation 16:9 “They were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.”

Important Takeaways:

  • California is set to scorch in 118 degree heat as blistering heatwave finally peaks before Hurricane Kay pounds southern tip: Fears power grid could COLLAPSE and four killed in wildfires
  • California is experiencing the wrath of Earth, Air, Wind, and Fire this week as fires are followed by heatwaves are followed by hurricanes
  • Residents have been asked to dial back energy usage in the late afternoon as officials fear the state’s overtaxed power grid could fail
  • Governor Gavin Newsom says threat of blackouts is ‘real’ and ‘immediate’
  • The extreme weather began with the Fairview fire, which has spread rapidly and forced the evacuation of 3,000 homes and counting.
  • The perpetual drought that impacts the region has created ideal conditions for a fire to spread rapidly, which it has, as firefighters continue to fight the blaze. Over Labor Day Weekend, 4,400 firefighters battled 14 large fires.
  • The National Weather Service has encouraged citizens to be extremely vigilant about their health as the heat continues.
  • There is a ‘very high risk of heat stress or illness for the entire population,’ reads one NWS warning, which notes that individuals should consider spending only limited amounts of time outdoors.

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