ERCOT issues weather watch as triple digits remain in the forecast

AUSTIN (CBSNewsTexas.com) – ERCOT has issued another weather watch for Texans from Sept. 6-8.

Weather watches go into effect when there are forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand and lower power reserves.

Temperatures this week could be record-breaking, reaching as high as 107 degrees in some parts of North Texas.

A new September peak demand record of 78,459 MW was met on Sept. 4. The previous September record was a peak of 72,370 MW set in 2021.

Grid conditions are expected to be normal and ERCOT doesn't anticipate an energy emergency.

You can track grid conditions here.

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