Record-breaking heat wave hits Pacific Northwest, officials urge caution.

A heat wave is expected to hit the Pacific Northwest this Mother's Day weekend, with temperatures surging into the 80s and 90s, 20 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for Western Oregon and Washington areas, reminding residents to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activities. Climate change has fueled deadly heat waves in the region in recent years, with around 800 people dying in the summer of 2021.