- The Pacific Northwest is facing a dangerous
heat wave , with temperatures hitting above 110. - Cities in this region have the lowest rates of air conditioning in the country.
- Email khoang@insider.com and show us how hot it is in your home.
The National
Only 44% of homes in Seattle are air-conditioned. Oregon dropped its COVID-19 capacity limits at swimming pools to help residents stay cool.
With temperatures in the Pacific Northwest hitting the triple digits, the dangerous heat wave is forcing many people out of their homes and into cooling centers.
How hot is it in your home? Send us a photo of your home's thermostat to khoang@insider.com, and feel free to tell us how you're keeping cool in the extreme heat. Are you taking ice baths, finding refuge in apartment lounges with sacred AC? We want to know.