Portland bakes: 105 degrees forecast Thursday
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Portland, Oregon, United States |
After hitting 100 degrees Wednesday, Portland’s light-rail trains are operating at slower speeds amid concern that the heat will cause tracks to expand and risk a derailment. In exchange for the slow service, inspectors are not checking riders for tickets.
People cool off in the Willamette River with the downtown skyline visible in the background in Portland, (AP Photo/Don Ryan)