
Here's how the heat is impacting residents of the Pacific Northwest
CNN
The heat wave in the Pacific Northwest is taking its toll in more ways than one.
Across the region -- including Portland, Oregon, and Seattle -- the high temps have resulted in a pause on some normal activities. Portland reached 115 degrees on Monday afternoon, breaking Sunday's all-time record of 112 degrees. The hottest three days in Portland's history are Monday (115), Sunday (112), and Saturday (108).
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