Excessive Heat in Inner Portland Metro, Oregon

Excessive Heat June 13, 2026 – June 15, 2026 · Inner Portland Metro, Oregon

Deaths

What the National Weather Service wrote

An early season heat event resulted in three direct fatalities on June 15th as reported by local emergency mangers. Max temperatures were around 91 on June 13, 94 on June 14, and 97 on June 15 for the Portland metro area. Maximum Temperature records were set for Portland on 14 and 15th. Overnight lows were slow to cool on 14 and 15 for limited nighttime relief of cold temperatures. Major Heat Risk was forecast for Metro area during this time period.

The wider storm

An upper-level ridge of high pressure built into Oregon June 13-15th leading to a multi-day heat event. Max temperatures were around 91 on June 13th, 94 on June 14th, and 97 on June 15th for the Portland metro area. Maximum Temperature records were set for Portland on 14th and 15th. Overnight lows were slow to cool on 14th and 15th for limited nighttime relief of cold temperatures. Major Heat Risk was forecast for Metro area during this time period.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1360832. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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