Heatwave 2.0 Arrives In Pacific Northwest; 103F Thursday 8/12 In Portland

[hatrack]

Washington and Oregon endured scorching temperatures, and a sense of deja vu hung in the air as the region baked in the second intense heatwave of the summer. Temperatures were expected to soar to triple digits again on Friday in Portland and Seattle. Forecasters said hot weather and wildfire smoke would pose a problem through the weekend.

Temperatures in Portland reached 103F (39C) by late afternoon on Thursday – 20 degrees above average – and Seattle reached highs in the 90s. In Bellingham, Washington, the high hit 100F for the first time on record. Although the temperatures were not due to be as severe as during the heatwave in late June, when some areas exceeded 115F (46C), several cities declared excessive heat warnings.

Much of the north-west was under such a warning through Saturday. The National Weather Service said heat advisories and warnings were also in effect from the midwest to the north-east and mid-Atlantic through at least Friday. In Beaverton, Oregon, where temperatures could reach 102F again on Friday, the community center was offering overnight air-conditioned shelter for those in need.

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Seattle officials said they would be monitoring key infrastructure such as power systems, water systems, roadways and bridges, and would be coordinating outreach teams who can help some of the most vulnerable people deal with the high temperatures. Officials in Washington and Oregon urged residents to stay hydrated, check on family and neighbors and make use of the dozens of cooling centers at libraries, community centers and other spaces throughout the region. In Portland, the local transit system was offering free rides to cooling centers during the heatwave.

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/aug/12/washington-oregon-heatwave-weather-seattle

[CentralMass]

1. It's been hot.