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GWT2Energy Weekly US Weather Forecast: Impacts on Restaurant Operations - August 18, 2025

Published 9 days ago • 1 min read

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The Weekly Weather Forecast

Dear GWT2Energy Subscribers,

Equip your business against weather challenges with GWT2Energy's targeted update, emphasizing hurricanes, tornadoes, and extreme temperatures that may elevate HVAC usage (highs >95°F or lows <40°F). Drawing from NOAA and related sources, we outline 7-day (Aug 19-25), 14-day (Aug 19-Sep 1), and 21-day (Aug 19-Sep 8) projections with probability estimates. Expect possible effects on staffing, inventory, and utilities.

7-Day Forecast (Aug 19-25)

  • Hurricanes/Tropical Storms: Hurricane Erin (Cat 4) may cause high surf along East Coast (e.g., Miami, Boston); low direct impact risk (10%). New development chance: 20%.
  • Tornado Warnings: Marginal risks in Plains/Midwest (e.g., Fargo, Minneapolis); 5-15% probability of events with wind/hail.
  • Extreme Temperatures: Heat risks in West/South (e.g., Phoenix highs 100-110°F, 40% likelihood; Dallas >95°F), with anomalies up to +15°F straining cooling; no cold lows.

14-Day Forecast (Aug 19-Sep 1)

  • Hurricanes/Tropical Storms: Above-normal activity potential; 40% chance of new storms, 25% US landfall risk (Gulf/East, e.g., New Orleans).
  • Tornado Warnings: Low-moderate in Central US; 10-20% for isolated incidents (e.g., Kansas City).
  • Extreme Temperatures: Expanding heat to Midwest (e.g., Chicago 95°F+, 50-70% likelihood, +10-15°F anomalies); HVAC overload possible in South.

21-Day Forecast (Aug 19-Sep 8)

  • Hurricanes/Tropical Storms: Elevated season risks; 50% probability of impacts (Southeast coasts, e.g., Charleston).
  • Tornado Warnings: Decreasing; 15% risk in northern regions.
  • Extreme Temperatures: Persistent above-normal (60-80% likelihood in West/South, e.g., Atlanta >95°F, anomalies +15°F); minimal cold threats.

Regards,
The GWT2Energy Team
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Disclaimer: This summary relies on public sources for educational use and isn't certified forecasting. Conditions shift; reference NOAA/NWS for precise advisories. GWT2Energy isn't responsible for outcomes from this info. Probabilities are approximations.

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