Building high pressure across the Pacific Northwest is fueling a potential early-season heat surge from Seattle to Portland. Temperatures in some locations could climb into the mid-90s – roughly 20 to 25 degrees above average, prompting heat advisories. Full forecast:
Building high pressure across the Pacific Northwest is fueling a potential heat surge from Seattle to Portland—an event rarely seen this early in May.
The surge of heat will push temperatures into the mid-90s in some locations, running 20 to 25 degrees above average for this time of year.
Potential record highs on Sunday.
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Sunday’s potentially record-breaking temperatures will surge from Portland to Seattle.
This unusual warmth will push readings to near 80 degrees in Seattle and over 90 degrees in Portland.
Silhouette of a man drinking water during a hot day.
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This has prompted a heat advisory for portions of the Portland metro area where temperatures will be the warmest.
Heat alerts across the Pacific Northwest on Sunday.
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In fact, some of the urban pockets of the Rose City could top 95 degrees.
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Beyond the record highs, the heat arrives with a particular health concern.
Having this type of warmth so early in the season means most people’s bodies simply are not accustomed to it yet, making heat-related illness more likely even at temperatures that might feel manageable later in summer, the FOX Forecast Center said.
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Fortunately, the heat is short-lived, as temperatures will drop closer to seasonal averages by Monday and Tuesday.
