Although there have been some news reports of a minor spike in pharmaceutical sales, this is not Y2K related. Instead, it is most likely due to people purchasing their covered prescriptions before their coverage runs out. This is an annual phenomenon that occurs throughout December. As of mid-afternoon EST, the American public has not rushed to the gas pump. Industry says it has no inventory concerns at the gas pumps.
All sites report normal operation as rollover occurs.
The Japanese GMS-V satellite imagery has been received without interruption. NOAA National Weather Service. Although not a Y2K issue, solar activity can adversely impact telecommunications, power grids and satellite operations. This is not uncommon. Two have been confirmed as not Y2K related.