NWS Portland

Some locations across NW Oregon & SW Washington received rain this morning! Did you get any? Dry weather returns this afternoon, continuing through the rest of the week. #ORwx #WAwx

Here's a look at the high temperature forecast across NW OR & SW WA this week. Inland temperatures in the mid 70s today will increase to the low 90s by Wednesday before falling back to near normal in the mid 80s by Friday. Find a detailed forecast here: weather.gov/pqr

There is NO Tsunami threat for OR and WA. There was a 7.3 earthquake near Sand Point Alaska that occurred 1:38 PM on July 16th, 2025. Again, there is NO Tsunami threat for other US and Canadian Pacific coasts in North America. tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/20…

Learn the symptoms of heat-related illness! If someone is experiencing heat exhaustion, they should move to a cooler area, loosen clothing, sip cool water and seek medical help if symptoms don’t improve. If someone is experiencing heat stroke, it’s time to call 911!

With dry grasses and shrubbery, along with dry and breezy conditions through this evening, there is elevated fire risk for the Willamette Valley and western Columbia River Gorge. See our Special Weather Statement for more details: forecast.weather.gov/product.php?si… #ORwx #WAwx

Wednesday will be the hottest day of the week with high temps forecast to reach into the mid to upper 90s for inland valley locations. The coast will remain much cooler with highs in the mid to upper 60s, except mid 70s for inland coastal communities such as Astoria & Tillamook.

More than 30 million Americans are under heat alerts today on the West and East coasts. Learn how to recognize and treat heat stroke and heat exhaustion so you can stay safe as temperatures rise. Visit heat.gov for more heat safety information #HeatSafety

SHARE: Forecasts show major heat risk for Tuesday (July 15) and Wednesday (July 16) with temps possibly reaching the upper 90s or even 100 degrees. Make a plan, ahead of the heat. The County will be ready to open cooling centers as needed. MORE AT: multco.us/hot

🔥When temperatures rise, it's crucial to take extra precautions to protect yourself from the #extremeheat. Visit lanecountyor.gov/cooling for a list of cooling centers in #LaneCounty and to learn more about staying safe during extreme heat. #oregon

Everyone operates on auto-pilot once in a while. Caregivers should have a strategy to ensure that no one is forgotten in a hot car. Always be #WeatherReady weather.gov/safety/heat-ch… #orwx #wawx

Parents, remind yourselves to always lock your vehicle's doors and trunk and keep keys out of children's reach. 🔑🚫 Once You Park, Stop. 🛑 Look. 👁️ Lock. 🔒

With hot temperatures expected tomorrow and later this week, practice heat safety wherever you are. Heat related deaths and illnesses are preventable! Find heat safety tips and other information at weather.gov/heat #WeatherReady #orwx #wawx

The heat is on next week! The first Extreme Heat Watches of the season have been issued for next Tuesday & Wednesday, but what's the difference between a Watch and a Warning? A Watch means "Be Prepared" while a Warning means "Take Action!" #orwx #wawx

Boaters, river levels on the Columbia at Vancouver and the Willamette at Portland will be unusually low (0 to 1.5 ft) at times during low tide through the weekend. Use caution in shallow areas. Visit water.noaa.gov/wfo/pqr to see the latest conditions and forecasts.

Are you looking for dry weather with seasonable temperatures today? Well, you've got it! Be sure to visit weather.gov/portland, and type in your zip code to find your local forecast.

In preparation for this weekend & planned outdoor activities, please be mindful of upcoming weather conditions. Be sure to keep yourself cool & practice fire safety over the weekend. Follow your local burn bans & do as much as you can to prevent heat-related illness. #ORWX #WAWX

KRTX Radar will be down July 9-18 due to maintenance to replace radar dome panels. KRTX will not be functional at this time, so there will be no radar coverage. Satellite & lightning data will still allow us to monitor thunderstorms. KRTX should be back up at 3pm PDT on July 18.