Huntsville Utilities is asking customers in the Tennessee Valley to reduce their power consumption as the year’s first extended heat wave settles over the region.
Heat advisories are in place for much of Alabama, with “feels like” temperatures forecast to soar as high as 108 degrees Tuesday. The heat is expected to persist at least through Wednesday, according to AL.com.
Huntsville Utilities is requesting customers limit their use of electrical devices during peak hours – noon to 8 p.m. – by not running major appliances like dishwashers, washer/dryers, ovens and stoves, and turning off unnecessary lights…