I'm not sure if the weather app on my phone has ever forecast 110 degrees for Portland. At least,not until Saturday morning at 6:27am, when I did my first 'weather check' of the day. That's when I read 110 degrees for Thursday August 3rd. Is it for real? I know this much: smartphone … [Read more...]
Portland Heatwave – Updated Hot Stats
Just before writing this blog post--I went for a walk. It was 10:30pm Saturday night and still a rather humid 79 degrees in Portland! Here are the 'hot stats' of this Portland and northwest heatwave. I'll update these this week! 92 degrees - Portland heatwave day one - Friday June 28, … [Read more...]
5 Images That Tell The Story Of Thursday’s Extreme Heat
Most places get to triple digits in late afternoon on Thursday and again Friday. The breeze kicks us from 90s on Wednesday to 100s on Thursday. We rarely think about this in Portland - but the sun will be extra intense Thursday & Friday. You want hot and sunny at the … [Read more...]
Incoming: Another Northwest Heat Wave, 100s Possible
This is the big picture on what I expect over the next few days. Wednesday's going to turn hot. Thursday & Friday we'll see lots of upper 90s--and I believe, many triple digit highs as well. Tough to say right now if Thursday or Friday will be the hottest. This is going to be our … [Read more...]
Sudden Sizzle: Willamette Valley 100s, New Records, Amazing Oregon Coast Heat
When your six year old tells you, "Dad, I wish it was winter right now," then you know it must be incredibly hot. When Portland tops 80 by 11am then you know something's just not right. And when a spot along the Oregon Coast called 'Cape Foulweather' is 88 degrees and sunny, you know the … [Read more...]
Weekend Heat: Flirting With 100 Degrees In The Willamette Valley
It starts with one massive area of high pressure building on Friday and peaking on Saturday August 4, 2012. This change alone is usually enough to get us to around 90 degrees. But this Saturday, temperatures should hit 90, and then keep on climbing! Shift In Wind Helps … [Read more...]