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A woman and her dog find a cool spot to rest during a heat wave in Seattle, Washington, June 26. Reuters
PORTLAND: Oregon’s largest city broke its all-time heat record on Saturday. Forecasters say many communities in north-west United States may sweat through the hottest days in their histories as temperatures soar during a heatwave that has sent residents scrambling for relief.
Stores sold out of portable air conditioners and fans, hospitals canceled outdoor vaccination clinics, cities opened cooling centers, baseball teams canceled or moved up weekend games, and utilities braced for possible power outages.
Portland, Oregon, reached 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42.2 degrees Celsius) on Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The previous heat record for Oregon’s largest city was 107 F (41.7 C), a mark hit in 1965 and 1981.
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