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A Portland State University model warns heat-related illnesses and treatment costs could roughly double by 2040, with Pacific Northwest cities facing steep risk.
Cloudy, cool this morning with showers and gusts; a major heat event is likely June 13–16.
Steady rain and gusty southerly winds arrive Monday; coastal waters under gale warnings and a late‑week heat spike is likely mid‑June.
Cloudy today; rain likely Monday, then a quick return to summer heat by next weekend.
Showers and a few thunderstorms will move through Portland on Saturday, June 6, with highs near 62°F and gusts up to 18 mph. Brief heavy downpours are possible; plan for delays.
Cloudy morning with a slight chance of light showers. Stronger showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday.
Mount Hood National Forest shared photos of lightning‑struck trees and warned embers can smolder for days, prompting patrols as agencies warn of higher seasonal fire risk.
Portland‑area counties have launched address‑searchable evacuation maps to help residents and responders during wildfire season.
Portland jumps into the low 90s Tuesday with a moderate heat risk in parts of the metro. A cooler midweek and weekend rain chances follow.
Sunshine will push inland neighborhoods into the mid‑80s today, with Tuesday near 92°F. Take water and avoid peak afternoon heat.
Sunny and breezy today with a quick warmup Monday–Tuesday. Parts of the I‑5 corridor could hit 90°F, and Small Craft Advisories affect coastal waters.
Sunny Saturday with highs in the upper 60s; gusty spots this weekend and a quick heat spike could push Portland into the 90s early next week.
State health officials warn microcystin detected at Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge; avoid water contact and keep pets away.
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