CLEAN : Seattle residents seek to cool down during US heatwave

The video discusses the unusual closure of a market due to extreme heat, a first-time event typically caused by snow. This heatwave is heavily impacting farmers, who are concerned about keeping their crops hydrated. The speaker describes the extreme heat as unusual, likening it to desert conditions. While climate change is acknowledged as a factor, the primary cause is an unusual weather pattern. The video concludes by noting that climate change has raised baseline temperatures, exacerbating the severity of such heat events.

What is the speaker's opinion on the current heat conditions compared to normal?

How does the speaker relate climate change to the current weather patterns?