Excessive Heat in Central Coast Range of W Oregon, Oregon

Very hot temperatures. There were three consecutive days with maximum temperatures greater than 95 degrees measured at several stations, with two consecutive days greater than100 degrees . The hottest day was on June 27 where temperatures peaked around 109 degrees.

A high pressure heat dome over the region led to stretch of extreme heat, shattering records from June 26 through June 29. All time max temperatures were broken by 8 to 10 degrees. Widespread fatalities occurred due to the heat (123 in total), as many were without air-conditioning, as well as an increase in the number of drownings. Widespread closures and postponements of businesses and events also occurred. Multnomah County had the largest number of fatalities in the state with 73 deaths directly related to the heat.