WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-28-23 TODAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND NOT AS HOT.. HIGH NEAR 95 WINDS NORTHEAST 10-20 MPH AND GUSTY THIS AFTERNOON.. TONIGHT..FAIR, BREEZY AND COOLER.. LOWS 70-75 TOMORROW…SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 97 / LOWS 70-75 WINDS NORTHEAST 10-20 AND GUSTY BY AFTERNOON WEDNESDAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOTTER..…… MORE
ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Due to low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand, operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, August 27, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.…… MORE
Multiple People Killed In Jacksonville Store Shooting, Mayor Says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s mayor says multiple people have been fatally shot inside a Dollar General store in the city. Mayor Donna Deegan tells WJXT “there are a number of fatalities” Saturday inside the store but didn’t give a precise number. Numerous police officers are in the area near Edward Waters University. Further details…… MORE
ERCOT Requests Energy Conservation From 3 PM to 9 PM on Saturday
(WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT officials are expecting the Texas power gird to have lower operating reserves Saturday afternoon and evening, and are asking residents to conserve energy between 3 PM and 9 PM. According to ERCOT, today’s conservation appeal does not indicate that the grid is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. The high demand for…… MORE
Former Price Is Right Star Dead at 99
(WBAP/KLIF) — Bob Barker has passed away at the age of 99. Barker served as “The Price Is Right” host for 35 years, before stepping aside in 2007. Barker was awarded 19 Emmy Awards throughout his 50 year television career, 14 of them as host of “The Price Is Right.” Robert Barker was born in…… MORE