Scorching heat will continue to bake two regions of the country heading into the weekend. In some areas, the humidity will add another layer of risk for anyone who has to work outdoors.
NorthwestA strong ridge of high pressure will stay parked over the Pacific Northwest, leading to more triple-digit heat in many places.
New daily record highs were set Thursday in Eugene and Redmond, Oregon, where the mercury climbed to 103 and 101 degrees, respectively.
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