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Pacific Northwest heat wave could break temperature records through Thursday

Temperatures will linger in the triple digits for parts of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana this week, with little relief coming at night.
The National Weather Service issued warnings and advisories for a heat wave blanketing the Pacific Northwest this week.

Numerous heat-related warnings and advisories are being issued for a dangerous heat wave blanketing the Pacific Northwest to the northern Rocky Mountains this week. High and low temperatures could tie or break records.

The National Weather Service (NWS) urged people in parts of Washington, Idaho,

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