Northwest Hit With Rare Late-Season Heatwave
- Temperatures reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for three consecutive days, highly unusual for late September.
- Only 40% of households in northwestern Oregon have air conditioning, leaving many unprepared for extreme heat.
- Extended duration of high temperatures and warm overnight lows raise health concerns.
- Heat index in New Orleans also reached dangerous levels before brief relief on Wednesday.
- Experts say late-season heatwaves may be tied to climate change patterns.
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