June 29, 2021 What is a heat dome? Pacific Northwest boils under its effects The U.S. has been threatened by unprecedented heat during summer 2021, with records quickly toppling in June.
June 29, 2021 Extreme heat lingers in Northwest following record-high temperatures Following all-time record highs, the Northwest coast – including Seattle and Portland – will begin seeing temperatures lower today, with more noticeable relief midweek.
June 29, 2021 Seattle, Oregon break records as heat wave sparks major safety concerns The Pacific Northwest reached triple-digit temperatures Monday, setting the record highs amid a days-long heatwave, according to the National Weather Service.
June 28, 2021 Portland pet group offers cooling vests to dogs during historic heat wave A nonprofit dedicated to helping pets has pledged to donate cooling vests to dogs suffering in the Portland heat wave.
June 28, 2021 US heptathlete Taliyah Brooks faints, Olympic trials briefly halted as extreme heat plagues Pacific Northwest U.S. Olympic track and field trials were briefly suspended Sunday because of “extreme heat” in Oregon as temperatures soared to about 108 degrees on the course and caused at least one competitor to withdraw and some fans to be evacuated.
June 28, 2021 Hottest days ever forecast in Seattle and Portland Unprecedented, record-shattering heat hangs on across the Northwest on Monday with temperatures once again surpassing the century mark.
June 26, 2021 More than 90% of West threatened by historic drought that may stretch through summer More than 90% of the American West is in the grip of a historic and life-threatening drought – and summer 2021 is just beginning.
June 26, 2021 Pacific Northwest bakes in historic heat wave, wildfire risks soar The Pacific Northwest is forecast to get even hotter on Saturday as a historic heat wave brings record-breaking temperatures to the region.
June 24, 2021 Washington, Oregon in for historic, dangerous heat wave The Pacific Northwest is in for potentially historic and life-threatening heat through the weekend.
June 24, 2021 Ohio woman dead of suspected heat-related illness while backpacking in Grand Canyon An Ohio resident on a backpacking trip at the Grand Canyon has died of suspected heat-related illness amid a heat wave in the U.S. West, park officials said Monday.