Heat wave poses extreme risk across the West

Residents of the Western U.S. are enduring a dangerous heat wave, with around 1.2 million people under extreme heat risk, particularly in Tucson, Arizona, where temperatures are expected to reach between 102 and 107 degrees Fahrenheit. In Portland, Oregon, record highs prompted emergency responses, with increased hospital visits linked to the Hood to Coast relay race, highlighting the severe impact of the heat on participants.

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