The hot pattern continues in Central Oregon, with temperatures reaching the low to middle 90s for the third day in a row. In Bend, temperatures have crossed 90° eight out of 15 days so far this month. The rest of the week and into the weekend will continue to be hot, with a chance for upper 80s verses the low 90s possible on Thursday.
Strong Storms Expected
The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Central Oregon in the Marginal Risk for severe storms this afternoon and this evening. There may be some robust storms that develop in the heat of the day and generate gusts near 60 mph. The storms will also generate a good deal of rain and lightning. Fire danger is already high, so the threat of thunderstorm or dry thunderstorms is not a welcomed sight.
The nature of these storms is such that they will develop quickly, so if you are out and about, keep an eye out for rapidly rising clouds. This is a building cumulus clouds that will percolate into strong storm clouds. Stay alert today and this evening.
The storms will linger into the evening before moving north into Washington State. The rest of the week will be less active with respect to thunderstorms but still hot. Although we may only hit the upper 80s on Thursday, that is still above normal by a couple degrees.
Over the weekend, beginning with Friday, we will be in the low to middle 90s under mostly sunny skies. Stay hydrated, stay in the shade as much as you can, and wear sunscreen. This hot and dry weather will continue into at least the middle of next week.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
