New York May Reach 100 Degrees as Power Use Sets a Record
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Temperatures in New York City, where electricity consumption hit an all-time high, will soar close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) again today and humidity will make the weather feel more like 110, which may spur electricity consumption an all-time high for the state.
Yesterday, a new daily temperature record of 100 degrees was set at John F. Kennedy International Airport, breaking the mark of 96 set last year, according to the National Weather Service. The temperature reached 101 at Newark Liberty airport, 100 at La Guardia airport and 98 at Central Park.