/weather Weather en-US Copyright Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:40:06 GMT /wildfire/2024-07-19/elevated-wildfire-risk-this-weekend-as-oregon-wildfire-season-off-to-aggressive-start A spate of lightning storms coupled with hot dry weather has created high-risk wildfire conditions earlier than expected, officials said. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:40:06 GMT /wildfire/2024-07-19/elevated-wildfire-risk-this-weekend-as-oregon-wildfire-season-off-to-aggressive-start Alex Baumhardt /weather/2024-07-12/death-toll-from-oregon-heat-wave-continues-to-climb Two additional deaths were reported Friday morning by the Oregon State Medical Examiner, bringing the suspected death toll of the July 2024 heat wave to 16. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:53:58 GMT /weather/2024-07-12/death-toll-from-oregon-heat-wave-continues-to-climb OPB Staff /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-07-10/thu-9-am-red-cross-offers-more-suggestions-on-coping-with-heat-waves Rebecca Marshall from the Red Cross Cascades Region to share some of the ways to stay safe in heat waves. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:03:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-07-10/thu-9-am-red-cross-offers-more-suggestions-on-coping-with-heat-waves The ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange Team /weather/2024-07-10/oregons-electric-grid-powers-through-record-breaking-heat Utilities recommend conserving energy during the hottest hours of the day, in part to help lessen strain on the state’s power grid. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:05:29 GMT /weather/2024-07-10/oregons-electric-grid-powers-through-record-breaking-heat Kyra Buckley /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-09/hundreds-of-deaths-thousands-of-injuries-billions-of-dollars-the-cost-of-extreme-heat-in-california Heat waves have killed hundreds of Californians and cost billions of dollars in the past decade, according to a new report from the state insurance department. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:16:37 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-09/hundreds-of-deaths-thousands-of-injuries-billions-of-dollars-the-cost-of-extreme-heat-in-california Levi Sumagaysay /weather/2024-07-08/5-suspected-heat-related-deaths-reported-across-western-oregon The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office reported Monday that it’s looking into four possible heat-related deaths between Friday and Sunday. Another suspected heat death has been reported in Coos Bay. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 01:30:27 GMT /weather/2024-07-08/5-suspected-heat-related-deaths-reported-across-western-oregon Lauren Dake /weather/2024-07-07/oregons-historic-heat-wave-expected-to-continue-into-next-week-shattering-records Friday saw record temperatures in several Oregon cities, including Medford, according to the National Weather Service. Sun, 07 Jul 2024 14:41:40 GMT /weather/2024-07-07/oregons-historic-heat-wave-expected-to-continue-into-next-week-shattering-records Joni Auden Land /weather/2024-07-05/gov-tina-kotek-declares-statewide-emergency-as-heat-wave-hits-oregon The declaration helps the state move resources and funding to hard-hit communities. Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:47:10 GMT /weather/2024-07-05/gov-tina-kotek-declares-statewide-emergency-as-heat-wave-hits-oregon Dirk VanderHart /weather/2024-07-03/oregon-is-getting-hotter-this-heat-wave-could-break-records The abnormally high temperatures coming later this week, part of a multiyear warming trend in Oregon, are prompting public health concerns in a state where many homes lack air conditioning. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:05:45 GMT /weather/2024-07-03/oregon-is-getting-hotter-this-heat-wave-could-break-records Monica Samayoa /weather/2024-07-01/heat-wave-during-independence-day-raises-wildfire-worries As Independence Day looms, so too does a heat wave that's expected throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California. The combination of strong winds, low humidity and firework use is increasing the threat of wildfires. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:27:35 GMT /weather/2024-07-01/heat-wave-during-independence-day-raises-wildfire-worries Roman Battaglia