A dry, scorching heat wave in the Pacific Northwest set back-to-back, record-breaking temperatures in Eugene and Springfield.
The National Weather Service station at Eugene Airport recorded 98 degrees on Monday, June 15, following a high of 96 degrees on Sunday.
But the heat was not felt equally across the region. Areas with pavement, concrete and other heat-retaining materials absorbed and radiated more heat — creating what is known as the urban heat island effect…