Heat — Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon

2021-07-29 to 2021-07-30 · Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon

Event narrative

On July 29th the high temperature at KSPB was 99 degrees Fahrenheit while KHIO and KPDX reaches 97 degrees. High temperatures in the area were in the mid and upper 90s. For July 30th, the high temperatures were 100 and 99 degrees Fahrenheit at KSPB and KHIO ASOS respectively. Temperatures in the area peaked in the mid and upper 90s.

Wider weather episode

A strong high pressure aloft brought a brief hot air mass to the region. Oregon Governor issued an Emergency Declaration Due to Forecasted Heat Across the State affecting 23 counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 973084. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.