Florida Faces Major Power Outages During Worsening Heatwaves

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Florida ranks fourth in the U.S. for major power outages between 2019 and 2023. Despite having fewer events than some states, Florida suffers from long-lasting outages — averaging 18,000 hours annually. With record-breaking heat in cities like Miami and Tampa, and forecasts predicting multiple 100-degree days, the state’s power grid is facing serious strain.