Heat Advisory

As much of Oregon endures consecutive days of high heat, climate data shows the state has seen more 90 degree Fahrenheit or hotter days over the past 10 years than in the decades that came before.

Much of Oregon is facing abnormally high temperatures this week, raising concerns about the health and safety of people who don’t have access to air conditioning, especially in areas of the state beset by wildfire.

Temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s are expected. Another round of hot weather is expected mid-week.

Forecasters say the Willamette Valley and surrounding areas will see excessive temperatures beginning on Thursday.

With heat advisories affecting the South Willamette Valley this week, Eugene Police and Eugene Animal Services remind people to not leave their pets unattended inside a vehicle, even for a few minutes.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the south Willamette Valley from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.

A heat advisory is in place for the Willamette Valley, with temperatures expected to climb near triple digits in some areas.

Temperatures are expected to break 100 this week in the South Willamette Valley and the city of Eugene provides locations for individuals to cool off.That…