As the heat wave in the Pacific Northwest continues today Seattle blew past the 68 year old record high temperature of 100° F hitting 102° F earlier this afternoon, a number that may end up being higher as we move into the peak temperatures between 4 and 6 pm.
While those from other hotter areas may scoff, such heat is a rare occurance for the generally mild Pacific Northwest which is ill equipped to deal with the heat. Few homes have air conditioning units and the heat wave has caused shortages on smaller and portable models. Although major buisnesses often have AC even those systems are being pushed to their limits and many buisnesses especially smaller ones are in the same boat as AC less residents.
Heh.