Excessive Heat — Central Douglas County, Oregon

2023-08-13 to 2023-08-17 · Central Douglas County, Oregon

Event narrative

On 08/13/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 56 to 65 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 97 to 107 degrees. On 08/14/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 60 to 74 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 103 to 109 degrees. On 08/15/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 62 to 74 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 97 to 108 degrees. On 08/16/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 59 to 72 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 100 to 108 degrees. Record high temperatures were reported at Roseburg Regional Airport of 109 degrees on 8/14/23, and 108 degrees on 8/16/23.

Wider weather episode

Strong persistent ridging over the Pacific Northwest supported a prolonged heat wave over inland portions of southwest Oregon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1128620. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.