Sunday’s forecasted temperature in Portland, Oregon – 112 degrees Fahrenheit – would break the all-time temperature record of 108 degrees, set just a day earlier.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Intense. Prolonged. Record-breaking. Unprecedented. Abnormal. Dangerous. That’s how the National Weather Service described the historic heat wave that is hitting the Pacific Northwest, pushing daytime temperatures into the triple digits and breaking all-time high temperature records in places where many residents don’t have air conditioning. Sunday’s forecasted temperature in Portland, Oregon – 112 degrees Fahrenheit – would break the all-time temperature record of 108 degrees, set just a day earlier. The forecast calls for another 112-degree day on Monday. The temperature was expected to rise to an all-time record of 104 F at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Sunday and surpass that to reach a blistering 111 F on Monday, as the excessive heat warning continues for the region. The heat wave also moved into Idaho, where temperatures above 100 F are forecast in Boise for at least seven days starting Monday. Ontario, Oregon – a city near the Idaho border – could see at least a week of triple-digit temperatures, including a high of 109 F on Wednesday, forecasters said. Cities were reminding residents where pools, splash pads and cooling centers were available and urging people to stay hydrated, check on their neighbors and avoid strenuous activities.
