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Seattle, Oregon break records as heat wave sparks major safety concerns Louis Casiano
The Pacific Northwest reached triple-digit temperatures Monday, setting record highs amid a days-long heatwave, according to the National Weather Service.
A new record was set at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when temperatures reached 106 degrees, which broke the 104-degree mark that was set on Sunday. It was the hottest temperature recorded in the city since at least 1945, the Seattle Times reported.
Monday s heat marks the third consecutive day of 100-plus degrees. Two weather stations in Washington state – Dallesport and the Sol Duc River – reached 118 degrees, the NWS said. The readings were preliminary and had not yet been certified. Relief is expected Wednesday when temperatures are expected to dip to the 80s in Seattle.
Melted Cables, Buckled Roads: Record-Setting Heat Wave Consumes Pacific Northwest © REUTERS / Maranie Staab
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Prior to 2021, an analysis conducted by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration concluded that 2020 was tied with 2016 for the warmest year on record. Researchers have largely blamed the rising global temperatures on greenhouse gas emissions.
The scorching heat wave presently baking much of the Pacific Northwest of the US has shattered temperature records in the region and prompted a stream of locals to run toward the nearest air conditioning unit, if one is available.
The intensity with which the current heat wave is consuming the region has never been topped since tracking efforts began, with record-setting figures documented by the National We