Weather News
Oncor is developing new ways to keep its customers better informed. Whether its storm emergencies, power outages, or daily forecasts; Mr. Brad Barton is part of this new effort. As WBAP's Chief Meteorologist, Mr. Barton has been reporting Texas weather for more than 30 years. He will share his insight to help customers understand how daily temperature trends impact electric usage and monthly bills. And during severe weather, he knows there's no such thing as "too much weather and safety related information."
Brad's Weather Blog
Friday Feb 3 Weekend Forecast UpdateA storm system in the plains will draw Gulf moisture northward and force a storm front across DFW this evening. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will gradually increase in coverage, frequency and intensity throughout the day. Greatest severe weather is well north of DFW but isolated storms could have small hail and gusty winds anytime today [...]
Extended Summer Forecast
Average warm-season temperatures are likely to run roughly three degrees warmer than historic norms- even warmer than the relatively mild summer of 2009.
To estimate the impact on your summer electric bills, an extra one degree of cooling is roughly equal to 7% of your air conditioning bill. To keep your home as cool as you are accustomed to in a +3-degree summer, you can expect your electric usage for air conditioning to be roughly 20% higher (3-degrees X 7% = 21%).
Temperature Charts
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