The record
Everything the slot carries, as measured. Series arrays are drawn above and listed here in full.
| event_type | Heat |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,266,700 |
| episode_id | 1,122,805 |
| begin_utc | 2001-08-06T14:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2001-08-10T23:00:00+00:00 |
| state | DELAWARE |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | KENT |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| wfo_source | AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC |
| episode_narrative | A ridge of high pressure both surface and aloft that was broiling the central part of the country moved east and covered the Delmarva Peninsula during the work week of August 6th. This brought the most oppressive hot spell since July of 1999 to the region and peaked on the 9th. While there were no heat related deaths, there was an increase in the normal number of patients with cardiac and respiratory problems. Social workers and charities checked on the elderly in Dover City. The "Are You OK?" program contacted senior citizens once a day throughout the county. Sussex County opened four heat shelters on the 8th and 9th. The hot weather put a strain on electrical usage. The PJM Interconnection (An independent organization that coordinates electric delivery for 22 million people in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) set a usage record of 54,176 megawatts on the 9th. It was also forced to reduce voltage by 5 percent that day between 310 p.m. and 615 p.m. EDT to protect power reserves.Highest temperatures included 100 degrees in Bear (New Castle County), 99 at the New Castle County Airport, 97 degrees in Rehoboth Beach and 95 degrees in Georgetown and Dover. The 99 degree high temperature at the New Castle County Airport was the hottest day at the airport since July 19, 1999 when it reached 100 degrees. A cold front moved into the region the evening of the 10th and stalled throughout the weekend (the 11th and 12th). While it did not remove the humid air in place, the clouds and precipitation prevented temperatures from reaching into the 90s after the 10th. |
| year | 2,001 |
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