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Record Pacific Northwest Heat Wave Finally Ends This Weekend
United States
This map shows a pronounced area of much stronger-than-normal high pressure aloft (orange, red contours) near the Pacific Northwest from July 22 to Aug. 7, 2017, responsible for the excessive heat and dry weather. Image: NOAA/ESRL Physical Sciences Division
At a Glance
Much of the Pacific Northwest has sweltered in a prolonged heat wave since late July.
This has set some all-time heat wave longevity records in a few locations.
A major pattern change is ahead the weekend of August 12-13.
This will bring much cooler temperatures, even the chance of rain in some areas.
