Portland is going for the tree-digit heav record again. In the next couple of days an August heat wave for the metro area could tie an all-time record for triple-digit days recorded at the Portland International Airport. It was July of 1941 that a heat wave record of five consecutive days over 100 degrees at PDX was created. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and heat advisories to all of Oregon and Washington State for this week.
Temperatures at the PDX airport will be between 100 and 110 degrees from Monday through Wednesday with a chance of seeing highs close to 100 on Thursday as well. In addition, High temperatures are forecast to soar into the low 90s°F in and around Puget Sound, including Seattle, and as high as the 110s°F in parts of Oregon, per the NWS.
People are encouraged to prepare for the high temperatures. A few heat safety tips from the National Weather Service Portland include:
– Drinking plenty of water.
– Spending time in air-conditioned places.
– Wearing light-colored and loose clothing.
– Limiting any tiring outdoor activities.
– Do not leave a child or pet in a locked vehicle.
– Checking on others throughout the heat wave.
The Portland Water Bureau set up water misting stations at 14 Portland parks, with cool water spraying 24 hours a day through Thursday, Aug. 17. The sites include:
– Argay Park, 3898 N.E. 141st Ave.
– Glenhaven Park, 8000 N.E. Siskiyou St.
– Floyd Light Park/Rose Petal Fountain, 10620 S.E. Stark St.
– Harney Park, 8498 S.E. 67th Ave.
– Holladay Park, 1198 N.E. Multnomah St.
– Knott Park, 2505 N.E. 117th Ave.
– Lents Park, 4603 S.E. 92nd Ave.
– Lynchwood Park, 17301 S.E. Haig St.
– McKenna Park, 7129 N. Wall St.
– Mt. Scott Community Center, 5527 S.E. 72nd Ave.
– Normandale Park, 1260 N.E. 57th Ave.
– Powell Park, Curb Service south of Powell in S.E. 22nd Ave.
– Wilshire Park, 3350 N.E. Skidmore St.
– Woodstock Park, 4701 S.E. 47th Ave.
Extreme heat is the top weather-related killer each year in the U.S. Portland has had 14 days of 90-degree heat or higher. The hottest day was July 5. Highs have mostly held in the low to mid 90s. If the triple digit heat continues into Thursday that would tie a record for consecutive days with highs 100 degrees or warmer.
