Articles by Steve Yablonski

It wasn’t quite a record on Tuesday, but it still was a lot hotter than average for July. The temperature hit 93 degrees during the afternoon; the record for July 17, however, is 98 set in 1876. It was the first 90 degree or warmer day since May 29, 2012, when it reached 90 degrees.

The preliminary data indicates the unit experienced a Turbine trip, but the exact
cause has not yet been identified, according to Jill Lyon, CENG – Nine Mile Point
Nuclear Station spokesperson.