Excessive Heat — Eastern Douglas County Foothills, Oregon

2023-08-13 to 2023-08-17 · Eastern Douglas County Foothills, Oregon

Event narrative

On 08/13/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 52 to 63 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 96 to 106 degrees. On 08/14/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 57 to 71 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 98 to 110 degrees. On 08/15/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 57 to 71 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 94 to 104 degrees. On 08/16/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 57 to 71 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 96 to 108 degrees.

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 1128622. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.