heat wave

After a stretch of cooler weather and even some rain, temperatures are expected to rise to dangerous levels on Friday in much of Oregon.

Temperatures in western Oregon are expected to climb this week, and the heat might stress some urban trees.

With wildfire season well underway, the Cascades Raptor Center near Eugene said it’s prepared in case a blaze ever threatens its facilities.

The hubs will be part of the county’s emergency response during smoke or extreme heat events, such as the one that broke several temperature records in Eugene this month.

EWEB officials say last week’s heat wave saw the highest summertime power usage in nearly two decades.

Oregon counties have reported 14 deaths throughout the state since July 5 that are potentially due to heat-related causes.

As Eugene faces a record-breaking heatwave, a volunteer group has tried to help unhoused people stay cool.

Five people in Multnomah County and two in southwest Oregon have died from suspected heat-related causes

Much of Oregon is continuing to see record-breaking temperatures, a trend that meteorologists expect to last into the coming week.

The declaration helps the state move resources and funding to hard-hit communities.

The utility says they don't anticipate a shortage during this heat wave. But they are anticipating a hotter-than-normal summer which will continue to put a strain on power supplies.

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