As the Southwest cools off (relatively speaking) from a weeklong string of record-breaking heat, the Northwest will be scorched next.
A strong ridge of high pressure will build over the region the rest of the week, making way for abundant sunshine and suppressed rain chances. High temperatures will be about 15 to 25 degrees above normal, likely reaching record territory for many areas.
The heat will gradually start to build Wednesday through Friday, continuing this weekend and possibly lasting...
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