Over 1M Power Outages Persist Amid Severe Storms in Mid-Atlantic

Severe storms have caused over 1 million power outages in the Mid-Atlantic region, as slow-moving weather patterns threaten significant flooding. More than 800,000 customers remain without electricity, prompting emergency actions by the largest U.S. power grid, PJM, to prevent blackouts. The escalating demands for air conditioning during high temperatures have strained the grid. These outages can impact local economies and consumer behavior, especially during holiday periods like July 4th.