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Updated: March 24, 2024 @ 7:27 am
Bulletin: …FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE…A portion of northern New Jersey, including the following county, Warren. * WHEN…Until 300 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 737 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated earlier heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. – Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. – For Paulins Kill at Blairstown: At 7:30am the stage was 5.4 feet. Flood Stage is 5 feet. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Turn around…don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
Info:
Type: Flood Warning
start_time_local: 2024-03-24T07:40:00-04:00
end_time_local: 2024-03-24T15:00:00-04:00
county_name: Warren County
state: NJ
headline: Flood Warning until SUN 3:00 PM EDT
county_fips:
category: Met
url:
urgency: Unknown
severity: Severe
certainty: Unknown
geographicname: Warren County
state_name: New Jersey
Bulletin: …FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE…A portion of northern New Jersey, including the following county, Warren. * WHEN…Until 300 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 737 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated earlier heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. – Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. – For Paulins Kill at Blairstown: At 7:30am the stage was 5.4 feet. Flood Stage is 5 feet. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Turn around…don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
Info:
Type: Flood Warning
start_time_local: 2024-03-24T07:40:00-04:00
end_time_local: 2024-03-24T15:00:00-04:00
county_name: Warren County
state: NJ
headline: Flood Warning until SUN 3:00 PM EDT
county_fips:
category: Met
url:
urgency: Unknown
severity: Severe
certainty: Unknown
geographicname: Warren County
state_name: New Jersey
Roof Gnome compared U.S. cities on the solar viability of their roofs, potential solar energy production, and projected financial and environmental impact to rank the best locations for 2024.
National solar capacity reached record growth in 2023, but which U.S. cities lead the way in solar power potential?
To mark Solar Week — observed the last full week of March — Roof Gnome ranked this year’s best cities for solar energy.
This analysis compared over 470 of the biggest U.S. cities based on the solar viability of their roofs, potential solar energy production, as well as projected financial and environmental impact. We also measured average grid energy prices, access to solar equipment and services, and time to recoup solar investments, among 17 total metrics.
See which cities outshine the others below. To learn more about how the cities were ranked, check out the methodology.
See how each city fared in the rankings.
1: Phoenix | Overall Score: 65.30
2: Houston | Overall Score: 62.66
3: Los Angeles | Overall Score: 61.32
4: San Diego | Overall Score: 54.83
5: San Antonio | Overall Score: 52.81
Unsurprisingly, the sunniest U.S. cities dominated the ranking.
Phoenix — aptly nicknamed “Valley of the Sun” — is the solar promised land, along with other sunshine-rich cities like Los Angeles (No. 3) and El Paso, Texas (No. 10). Both roof viability and energy potential run high among these top performers.
On the other hand, cities with less solar-friendly climates might seem like poor candidates for solar power.
However, Google’s Project Sunroof data identified extensive infrastructure in cities like New York (No. 13), Chicago (No. 48), and Indianapolis (No. 107) to support solar energy production. The proliferation of equipment dealers and installers here also suggests widespread adoption of the technology.
Except for Seattle at No. 365, Washington state’s Puget Sound region makes up nearly all of the worst 10 cities in the ranking. Redmond, a Seattle suburb, placed last overall.
One caveat: “Worst” is a bit of a misnomer in this case. Clouds dominate the skies in this region much of the year, slightly diminishing solar panels’ effectiveness. However, Puget Sound residents already enjoy the nation’s most affordable electricity, nearly all of which is generated from renewable resources.
First, the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to rank the best cities for solar energy were determined. Each factor was assigned a weight based on its importance and those factors were grouped into seven categories:
The factors making up each category, along with their weights, are listed here. For each of the 500 biggest U.S. cities, data was gathered on each factor from Electricity Local, EnergySage, Google Project Sunroof, Houzz, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, SolarReviews, and Yellow Pages. There were 26 cities lacking sufficient data in a single category, resulting in a final sample size of 474 cities.
Finally, scores were calculated (out of 100 points) for each city to determine its rank in each factor, each category, and overall. A city’s Overall Score is the average of its scores across all factors and categories. The highest Overall Score ranked “Best” (No. 1) and the lowest “Worst” (No. 474). Note: The “Worst” among individual factors may not be No. 474 due to ties.
Final thoughts: Make the most of your solar panels
As of 2023, some 4.5 million (out of 131 million) U.S. households have installed photovoltaic (PV) panels on their roofs — though the nation’s total solar capacity actually could power up to 33 million homes.
With solar panels, that means millions of homeowners are seeing their utility bills drop — all while rescuing the planet.
With a solar energy system, a typical homeowner saves 40% to 70% a year on their energy bill.
Plus, solar panels are about $15,000 cheaper today than in 2010, not to mention all the incentives and rebates available to offset initial costs.
To help ease your transition to solar, follow these helpful tips:
This story was produced by Roof Gnome and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.
Originally published on roofgnome.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
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