Weather

The Pacific Northwest Battles Record High Temperatures, Many Without Air Conditioning

4:50pm June 29, 2021

by Paige Browning

The Pacific Northwest continues to see record high temperatures. Many people in Portland and Seattle don't have air conditioning. Homeless people across the area are especially vulnerable in the heat.

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It's Peak Harvest Season In The Pacific Northwest, But Too Hot To Be In The Fields

7:45pm June 28, 2021

The record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest has agriculture workers in a bind. This is peak harvest season in the region. But it's too hot to be out in fields and groves given the heat.

People jump from a pedestrian bridge at Lake Union Park in Seattle on Sunday as a record-setting heat wave blasts the Pacific Northwest.

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The Pacific Northwest Has Limited A/C, Making The Heat Wave More Dangerous

2:23pm June 28, 2021

by Scott Neuman

The brutal heat wave is worse for some residents in the region who live in areas where relatively mild summers have meant that many homes don't have air conditioners.

A Dangerous Heat Wave Grips The Pacific Northwest

6:19am June 28, 2021

by Deena Prichep

The heat wave is breaking temperature records. It is expected to get worse on Monday — in an area where many people don't have air conditioners. Cooling centers have been set up across the state.

Temperatures in the Pacific Northwest will skyrocket in the coming days as a heatwave sets in from Southern California to Northern Washington. The high-pressure system is expected to break record temperatures.

Record Heat Wave Set To Scorch Pacific Northwest To Southern California

8:10pm June 26, 2021

by Dustin Jones

Record highs are expected with temperatures projected to climb to more than 100 degrees.

Firefighting Monks Are Helping To Combat The Willow Fire In A Remote Area Of Big Sur

10:16am June 24, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The fire had burned 2,877 acres with just 13% of it contained as of Wednesday. Emergency crews are watching for a return to hot and dry conditions at the end of the week.

Clinic Aims To Prevent Health Issues Brought On By Extreme Weather Disasters

7:07am June 23, 2021

by Sara Ernst

The increasing number of extreme weather disasters can cause major disruption for health clinics, putting their patients at risk. Researchers are looking at how clinics can better prepare.

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What's The Best Way To Help The Climate And People, Too? Home Improvement

11:01am June 22, 2021

by Dan Charles

President Biden wants to spend $200 billion renovating old homes or building affordable new ones. It's a move that would fight climate change in a way that makes people's lives better.

American Airlines Is Canceling Almost 1,000 Flights In July

6:51pm June 21, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Alison Sider on the repercussions of American Airlines canceling flights this summer due to turbulent weather and being understaffed.

How To Stay Safe In The West Coast's Sweltering Heat Waves

6:01pm June 21, 2021

As a sweltering heat wave hits much of the West Coast, NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Kristina Dahl from the Union of Concerned Scientists about the health risks of exposure to extreme heat.