Heat — Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
2016-08-11 to 2016-08-14 · Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s lead to people seeking relief at local rivers. Two river drownings were reported in the Greater Portland Metro area during this heat event.
Wider weather episode
Ridge of high pressure lead to hot temperatures across Northwest Oregon.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 652603. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.