Californians Asked to Cut Energy for Fifth Time This Year Amid Heat Wave
Areas in southwest California are expected to experience triple-digit temperatures on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Death Valley Could Reach 130 Degrees for Second Time This Weekend
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Las Vegas predicted that Death Valley has a 1 in 3 chance of reaching 130 degrees by Sunday.
15 States in U.S. Have Been Hit by Extreme Heat So Far in 2021
Eight of those states saw their hottest June on record while another six marked their second hottest June.
Bootleg, Lava Wildfires Among Others Burning Across Oregon and California
The Bootleg and Lava Wildland Fires, among others, rage on in Oregon and California as the states battle intense heat waves and extreme fire conditions.
Record-Breaking Heat Set to Make Parts of Spain Hottest Surface on Planet
AEMET said temperatures in the Guadalquivir valley and the southwest of the southern plateau could exceed 40 degrees Celsius, or around 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mom in Custody After Daughter Found Dead in Locked Room
The older girl was found lying on the bed unresponsive, while the toddler was discovered standing next to the bed, police said.
Many Who Died in Oregon Heat Wave Were in Homes Without Air Conditioning
The death toll continues to rise from the recent heat wave in the region, as many people died alone in their homes.
Texas Gov. Abbott Orders Immediate Improvements to State's Electric Grid
The Republican governor sent a letter to ERCOT demanding the company be better prepared for power-straining scenarios.
Another Heat Wave Heads for California as Four Wildfires Burn in the State
Cal Fire reported that 31,869 acres have been scorched in 4,152 incidents so far this year.
A Billion Seashore Animals Cooked Alive During Pacific Northwest Heat Wave
More than 1 billion marine animals may have been killed in parts of Washington state and British Columbia alone amid the recent heat wave in the Northwest.
Oregon, Washington Report Over 100 Heat-Related Deaths
Oregon has reported at least 79 fatalities, while Washington authorities said about 30 deaths are connected to the extreme heat.
At Least 63 People Died During Record Temperatures in Oregon Heat Wave
There were 45 deaths in Multnomah County, where the city of Portland broke high-temperature records three days in a row, culminating in an all-time high of 116 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday.
New Yorkers Asked to Turn Off Electricity to Avoid Power Outages Amid Heat
The mayor called on New Yorkers to reduce use of air conditioning and avoid running appliances that use a high amount of electricity, such as washers, dryers and microwaves.
Hundreds Hospitalized as Historic Temperatures Roll Over Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is still in crisis mode as the region's hospitals are confronted with an onslaught of patients admitted with heat-related illness.
Police Investigating Over 65 Deaths Since Triple Digit Temperatures
"Vancouver has never experienced heat like this, and sadly dozens of people are dying because of it," Vancouver Police Sgt. Steve Addison said in a statement.
Heat Wave Pet Safety, How to Keep Pets Cool, Symptoms of Overheating
Pets can suffer heat strokes very easily and signs of overheating can include excessive panting, difficulty breathing and drooling.
Vancouver Records More Than 130 Deaths in Three Days Due To West Coast Heat
The "unprecedented" number of deaths come as British Columbia reached all-time high temperature records for the third day in a row on Tuesday.
Watch Zoo Animals Beat the Northwest Heat Wave in These Adorable Videos
In Portland, Oregon, Takoda, a 400-pound black bear who has lived at the Oregon Zoo since 2010 cooled off in his own personal "bear conditioner."
California Town Without Running Water as Drought, Heat Wave Intensifies
Teviston, a rural community in California's Tulare County, has been struggling since early June when the only functioning well stopped working.
Randy Moore to Take Over U.S. Forest Service
"California understands all too well the challenges facing our forests and I'm glad a Californian will head efforts to tackle them," said Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Oregon Power Outage Map: Nearly 5,000 Without Electricity Amid Heat Wave
Portland International Airport reached a record-high 116 degrees on Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
Extreme Heat Melts Streetcar Cable in Portland, Service Suspended for Days
Temperatures in Oregon are expected to reach 114 degrees on Monday and cool down a bit during the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures In Pacific Northwest 50 Degrees Above Average During Heat Wave
The Pacific Northwest region is experiencing temperatures between 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the typical average.
Greta Thunberg Warns Heat Wave 'Just Getting Started' Amid Record Temperatures
The climate activist's warning comes as a "very dangerous heat wave" continues across the western U.S. region, including in Washington, Oregon and California.
Oregon Roads Buckle as Record-Breaking Temperatures Descend on State
States across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, Canada, are experiencing a rare and intense heat wave.
Excessive Heat Warnings for Northwest, 13M Face 'Dangerous' Temperatures
Record-breaking, triple-digit temperatures have been forecast, with a heat wave set to start this weekend in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada and California.
California, Facing Power Crisis, Frets Over Electric Car Charging Routines
Power grid operators encouraged Californians to charge their electric vehicles before energy conservation blocks set in during the state's latest heat wave.
Some Power Companies are Raising Temperatures on Customers' Thermostats
"During a demand response event, Smart Savers Texas increases the temperature on participating thermostats by up to four degrees to reduce energy consumption and relieve stress on the grid," Erika Diamond, the Vice President of Customer Solutions for EnergyHub said in a statement.
Montana Wildfire Map: Where Red Lodge, Deep Creek Fires are Burning
The Robertson Draw fire near Red Lodge has burned more than 24,000 acres as of June 17 and is uncontained. Officials have determined that the fire was possibly human-caused, and a potential suspect has been identified.
Californians Told to Conserve Electricity During Extreme Heat
A Flex Alert advising residents to reduce their energy usage was issued amid the ongoing heat wave across parts of the country, with record-breaking temperatures reported this week.