Heat Wave

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.

Eugene saw a high of 94 degreed Sunday, which broke the previous record of 93 degrees that was set in 1955 and then tied in 2015.

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.