Unusual August Heatwave: The records, risk, and how to stay safe

An unusual late-summer heatwave will possibly push temperatures into the triple digits across western Oregon this weekend.

Forecasters warn that the combination of scorching afternoon temperatures and warm overnight lows could set records and pose serious health risks.

The National Weather Service (NWS) put out an Extreme Heat Warning, citing high confidence that temperatures will be between 95 and 103 degrees in the Willamette Valley through early next week…

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