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Oregon Cities Break 112-Year Heat Records, Red Flag Issued

6/17/2026

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Eugene, Astoria and Portland set new heat records, breaking a 112-year-old high.
The National Weather Service issued heat warnings for Portland (until June 15), Oregon/Washington, and California’s Shasta Cascade (until June 16) with hydration advice.
A Red Flag Warning begins Tuesday for the Lower Columbia Basin as winds hit 20-30 mph, while forecasts show no rain this weekend and temps falling to the lower 80s before rising back into the 90s.

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Eugene, Astoria and Portland set new heat records, breaking a 112-year-old high.
The National Weather Service issued heat warnings for Portland (until June 15), Oregon/Washington, and California’s Shasta Cascade (until June 16) with hydration advice.
A Red Flag Warning begins Tuesday for the Lower Columbia Basin as winds hit 20-30 mph, while forecasts show no rain this weekend and temps falling to the lower 80s before rising back into the 90s.