Portland & Oregon Closures and Cancellations
134 million people in US -- including nearly all of West Coast -- under heat alerts
“Heat is an underrated killer,” says Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California, Los Angeles, referring both in the short term to heat waves like this one and to the broader trends of global warming.
Portland weather for July 4th holiday: Excessive heat warning begins
The hottest day is expected to be Sunday at 104 degrees.
How to help gardens and plants through a heat wave
An Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist offers some ideas to help keep yourself and your garden as comfortable as possible.
Multnomah County declares state of emergency due to extreme heat
The emergency takes effect Friday with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees over the weekend.
How to stay safe in a heat wave: ‘We’ve got to look out for each other’
A doctor recommended people seek air-conditioned spaces and watch out for signs of heat-related illness as 100-degree heat strikes Oregon.
3 takeaways from PGE in advance of Oregon heat wave
The utility provider is encouraging consumers to reduce energy use to avoid outages.
How this Portland heat wave may stand up to others
Prolonged heat waves of at least 90 degrees are rare but happening more often.
Metro burn bans now include Multnomah, Washington, Clark, Clackamas counties
Homeowners who ignore burn bans can be fined and cited.
Portland sees average temps Wednesday before big heat up brings triple-digit temps through weekend
Have outdoor plans this weekend? Plan for plenty of time in the shade, lots of fluids, and watch out for signs of heat stroke.
More than 400 Oregonians receive air conditioners through expanded Medicaid coverage
Officials with the Oregon Health Plan touted the numbers in advance of this week's expected heat wave.
Portland fire marshal announces citywide burn ban, effective immediately
The ban comes as Portland faces forecasts of triple-digit temperatures and little rain.
Multnomah County prepares to open cooling spaces as forecasts predict triple-digit heat wave
The county makes final decisions on opening cooling centers the morning before they’re launched, officials said.