Portland braces for triple digit heat

Temperatures are predicted to soar to 100 degrees in Portland, Oregon which is expected to be the hottest day of a heat spell.Oregon Gov.

Kate Brown declared a state of emergency across much of the state, warning the extreme temperatures may cause utility outages and transportation disruptions. Temperature at the time soared to 116 degrees F in Portland and smashed heat records in cities and towns across the region.Portland officials have opened cooling centers in public buildings and installing misting stations in parks.Oregon passed a law requiring all new housing built after April 2024 to have air conditioning installed in at least one room.