Pacific Northwest Experiences Record-Breaking Heat Wave

Pacific Northwest, Experiences Record-Breaking, Heat Wave.

'The Hill' reports that over 12 million people in the Pacific Northwest are facing an approaching heat advisory in the coming days.

According to a National Weather Service (NWS) report, , “above-normal temperatures are forecast to persist along the West Coast through the period while extending across the Intermountain West and into the Rockies early this week.".

The NWS Weather Prediction Center said that daytime temperatures are expected to reach 10 to 20 degrees above normal on May 15 and 16.

While a weak area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere may provide some relief and an increasing chance for showers and thunderstorms, , NWS forecasters, via 'The Hill'.

High temperatures may once again exceed their daily records for parts of the Pacific Northwest, including the Seattle and Portland metro regions, on Monday, NWS forecasters, via 'The Hill'.

Over the weekend, four locations in the Seattle region hit record temperatures.

In response to the heat advisory, Portland officials have urged residents to seek cooler areas.

'The Hill' reports that city officials have also advised people to , "stock up on fans/air conditioners and sun-blocking curtains, sunscreen and other summer essentials.” .

'The Hill' reports that city officials have also advised people to , "stock up on fans/air conditioners and sun-blocking curtains, sunscreen and other summer essentials.” .

Officials in King County, which includes Seattle, said that several cooling centers would be opened throughout the area to combat dangerously high temperatures.

On May 13, Portland reached a record-high temperature of 93 degrees, breaking the previous record set in 1973.

Similarly, a number of other cities in the area, including Olympia and Hoquiam, broke record-high temperatures set in 1973.