A 2026 draft forecast warns the Columbia Basin may face sustained summer shortages and more frequent droughts, putting farms and small towns across central Washington at risk.

Level 3 evacuations expanded across parts of Umatilla and Union counties as the Hagen Fire threatened communities near Bingham Road and Spout Springs.

Sunny and warm Friday with inland highs near 88°F. A Small Craft Advisory and gusty winds arrive Saturday, July 25, especially on the coast.

Frequent lightning from a Wednesday storm sparked several tiny blazes in Philomath; crews extinguished them and officials urged residents to pack two‑week go‑bags.

Brief morning storm risk, then inland highs near 86°F. Cooler, less‑humid weekend expected.

Portland hits the upper 90s with patchy smoke and a Heat Advisory through 11 p.m.; cooling centers and transit help are available.

Portland faces upper‑90s heat today with a Heat Advisory in effect and patchy wildfire smoke possible. Limited overnight relief means plan early‑morning or evening activities.

A Heat Advisory will hit Portland Tuesday–Wednesday as inland highs surge into the mid‑to‑upper 90s. Cooling centers and safety tips listed.

Sunny Sunday with highs near 86°F, then a warmup that could push inland highs into the mid‑90s midweek. Plan for limited overnight relief and check local cooling resources.

A high‑pressure ridge will push highs above 90°F across Portland and Central Oregon starting Monday, even as growing Central Oregon wildfires keep fire danger elevated.

Sunny weekend with inland highs into the 80s and a warmup to around 90°F early next week.

At a Portland earthquake conference, engineers warned that highways, water and fuel corridors need faster, coordinated investment to survive a Cascadia quake.

Clackamas County has raised park fire danger to High; campfires are limited to designated pits and flames capped at 12 inches. Officials urge portable stoves and full extinguishing.