Nearly 1.2M people under extreme heat risk as temperatures swelter on West Coast
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Los Angeles County lifeguards stand on guard as people cool off at Castaic Lake on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Castaic, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) SEATTLE (AP) — Residents of the Western U.S. sweltered in a heat wave Saturday that hospitalized some people, with temperatures forecast to hit dangerous levels throughout the weekend in Washington, Oregon, Southern California, Nevada and Arizona.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The National Weather Service warned that a dangerous West Coast heat wave was putting about 1.2 million people at extreme heat risk, with record heat and health problems reported in several states.
Key Points:
- Extreme heat alerts covered parts of Washington, Oregon, Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona, with no overnight relief expected.
- The highest risk area was around Tucson, Arizona, where temperatures were forecast to reach 102 to 107 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Portland, Oregon, hit a preliminary record high of 102 degrees for Aug. 22, and the city was under an extreme heat emergency.
- The heat caused medical problems, including collapsed runners at Portland’s Hood to Coast relay and more emergency visits in the area.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Dangerous heat can cause hospital visits, missed work, and higher power and cooling costs for households and small businesses. National Weather Service warnings show the risk is wide and may strain local emergency services.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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