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A heatwave has hit much of western Oregon. In the Willamette Valley, an “Extreme Heat Warning” is now in place through at least Tuesday evening.
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Highs are expected in the upper 90s to lower 100s for the Southern Willamette Valley Friday through Monday.
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Forecasters say an atmospheric river will bring up to half an inch of rain to the Eugene area over the coming days, with northern Oregon expected to see up to three inches.
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The National Weather Service projects temperatures to remain in the high 90s or above 100 in large swaths of Oregon on Tuesday before a big cool down.
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Triple-digit temps are expected along both sides of the Oregon Cascades, and stretching east to the John Day Basin and Blue Mountains.
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Warmer-than-normal high and low temperatures expected in the coming days.
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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.
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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.
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Temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s are expected. Another round of hot weather is expected mid-week.
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The Willamette Valley and the Oregon coast appear to be less likely to face a drought this year than other areas in the Northwest.
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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.
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The National Weather Service is suspending some weather balloon launches because of staffing shortages.