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Heat Wave 2.0 is about to hit Portland.
The National Weather Service just issued an excessive heat warning for the Willamette Valley and Columbia River Gorge, warning that tomorrow through Thursday temperatures are expected to reach 98 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the North Willamette Valley and Columbia River Gorge. A Heat Advisory has been issued for the South Willamette Valley, Cascade Foothills and interior portion of southwest Washington. Both are valid 2 PM Tuesday to 11 PM Thursday. pic.twitter.com/DR1w7FSWIk
— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) August 6, 2018
On top of that, smoke from fires in Southern Oregon and Northern California will likely breeze into the region throughout the week as well.
Southerly winds aloft will bring smoke from wildfires burning over S. Oregon and N. California into our area. This will result in hazy skies over the area for much of the upcoming week. ☹️ pic.twitter.com/TkFjtnrCEE
— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) August 6, 2018
Hot, dry summers have made for increasingly massive wildfires along the west coast. In Oregon, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, there are currently 16 fires burning roughly 151,603 acres.
The agency warns that the Pacific Northwest is at at "above normal" risk for wildfires in the coming months.
The good news is we're not engulfed in flames in Portland yet. And to help you stay sane this week, we put together a non-comprehensive Heat Wave Survival Guide.