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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Our KOIN 6 Weather Alert remains in place for through Tuesday night with forecasts of highs in the 90s as we continue to be under an Extreme Heat Warning.
The weather alerts are in place to help those spending time outside remember to stay hydrated, find shade, and take breaks in cool locations. An increase in heat-related illness will remain through the start of next week.
The record high temp for August 24 in Portland is 99, set in 1982. It’s likely we will tie that record high on Sunday.
Also, an Air Quality Alert for much of the Willamette Valley including the Portland metro area as well as a portion of central Oregon is in effect until 8 p.m. Mondayas the Flat Fire continues to burn in Jefferson and Deschutes counties.
And with scattered thunderstorms and an abundance of lightning in the forecast for much of central and southern Oregon, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for that stretch of Oregon from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Unstable conditions can be expected Sunday afternoon and evening in West Slopes of the Central Cascades and much of southern Oregon.
A gradual cooling trend will take place across Portland metro late next week as highs start to drop closer to our average of 82 for this time of year.
But make sure to stay weather aware, stay hydrated and check on your family, friends and neighbors.
Stay with the KOIN 6 Weather Team for the latest on the forecast across the Pacific Northwest.
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Jamie Hudson
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