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Re:What to Do After Finding Hot Connectors on Overhead Power... by Declanomous on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @02:13PM (#17812217)
It kind of looks like they are in a plains state somewhere. Having lived in the midwest nearly all my life, I can say with confidence that you are going to spend a lot of time waiting if you are waiting for a calm day.

They probably just make sure the wind isn't gusting too much.

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Re:What to Do After Finding Hot Connectors on Overhead Power... by qdcarnicelli on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @04:06PM (#17813236)
It's actually eastern Pennsylvania, the helicopter has a Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL) logo on it. If you look carefully in the background you can see the Delaware Water Gap in the mountains.

Nevertheless, it's the same for the weather, Fall/Winter is gonna be windy enough you can't wait around for it.

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Re:What to Do After Finding Hot Connectors on Overhead Power... by neuralRiot on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @03:34PM (#17812945)
Also probably the calm winds come when it's 5°F outside.
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