4 heat-related deaths reported in Multnomah County, Oregon during early heat wave with Portland breaking daily temperature records.

4 suspected heat-related deaths reported in Multnomah County, Oregon, as region experiences an early heat wave, with Portland breaking daily record temperatures and National Weather Service issuing excessive heat warnings and heat advisories. The U.S. heat wave coincides with global temperatures in June being record-warm for the 13th consecutive month, marking the 12th straight month the world was 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than pre-industrial times.

July 08, 2024
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