PORTLAND, Ore. – Cooling centers began opening across the U.S. Pacific Northwest on Friday as local officials warned of “life-threatening heat” in the coming days that could shatter high-temperature records.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued excessive heat warnings and watches across nearly all of Oregon and Washington state, along with parts of California and Idaho, telling residents that the punishing conditions could be fatal.
“This is life-threatening heat,” Jennifer Vines, health officer for Multnomah County in Oregon, said in a statement. “People need to find someplace cool to spend time during the coming days.”
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