Another heat wave is making its way through Oregon this weekend, but it isn’t expected to break records in Portland, according to local forecasters.
Friday will be the hottest day so far in July, and it’s the first day since late June that Portland could reach 100 degrees. The last heat wave, which devastated the region with at least 116 heat-related deaths confirmed so far, broke records when it hit temperatures over three days on June 26-28 of 108, 112 and 116 degrees at Portland International Airport.
The highest temperature on record for July 30 was set in 1965 when the airport reported 107 degrees. In 1907, downtown Portland reached 102 on July 30.
But National Weather Service forecasters predict temperatures at the airport and downtown Portland on Friday and Saturday will approach 100 but may fall short.
Portland will see increasing clouds by the afternoon Friday with the high at Portland International Airport predicted to reach 99.
Temperatures should drop Saturday into the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies in Portland. The cloud cover may be variable, though, and the temperature could rise into the mid-90s in locations where the sky is clearer, the weather service said.
In 2020, two days in July reached 100 degrees.
Meanwhile, the city and various agencies are preparing for the heat wave by sending out extensive public safety warnings and offering resources and refuge at cooling centers. TriMet is offering free public transit for those in need.
Power companies recommend customers use less energy and save money by keeping the thermostat at 78 degrees, blocking sunlight with curtains and blinds and opening windows to circulate air overnight.
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