Excessive Heat in Central Douglas County, Oregon

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.

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