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Sunny and warm today with highs near 81°F. Thunderstorms become possible Thursday, mainly over the Cascades.
A wind-driven grass fire near Blackwell Road triggered Level 1 and 2 evacuations; some residents may return but roadblocks remain overnight.
Cloudy, cool Tuesday with a slight chance of afternoon showers and gusty winds. Boaters face hazardous seas; a warmer, drier spell moves in midweek.
NWS warns of elevated sneaker-wave danger on the Oregon coast through Tuesday; waves can run far up beaches and roll heavy driftwood. Keep kids and pets close and stay back from the surf.
Steady rain and gusty south‑southwest winds arrive Monday, May 25. Expect wet commutes and gusty coastal conditions.
Sunny, warm Sunday; steady rain and gusty winds arrive Monday, May 25, 2026. Secure outdoor gear and watch marine advisories.
Sunny and warm Saturday; heavy rain and gusty winds arrive Monday. Expect showers, gusts and spotty thunderstorms on Memorial Day.
Sunny Friday with inland highs near 82; rain becomes likely on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Boaters should monitor NWS advisories.
A federal judge vacated the BLM’s Blue and Gold approvals and paused logging near Yoncalla after finding evidence that protected old‑growth trees were mischaracterized. The agency must redo its review.
Clear skies and low 80s today in Portland, with rain likely returning on Monday, May 25, 2026. Plan ahead for Memorial Day outings.
Sunny afternoons return with inland highs near 73°F today and a hotter Thursday. Boaters should heed Small Craft Advisories for the Columbia River Bar.
Morning fog and small craft advisories give way to sunny, low‑70s afternoons. Thursday could be the warmest day, with low‑80s possible in places.
State forestry officials say emerald ash borer adults are active weeks earlier after a mild winter, giving the invasive beetle more time to breed and threatening ash trees across Oregon.
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