Aug
31.
Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “NCEP”?
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough and surface cold front will finally bring some rain to the Pacific Northwest. The precipitation should decrease the intensity of the wildfire smoke which can still push into the Pacific Northwest from various areas depending on the wind direction. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system that’s moving through Oregon. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show frontal activity Monday, then Wednesday and Thursday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 70 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 73 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
- AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
- AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY.
HEALTH ADVISORIES:
- A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
- A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
- A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
- A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
- A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
- A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
- A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
- A mix of clouds and sun and warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of showers late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Sunday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night.
- highs 82-75 lows 59-56.
- Clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday afternoon (Labor Day), just partly cloudy Monday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
- Partly cloudy Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
- Mostly sunny start, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon.
- highs 75-79 lows near 52 (seasonal averages high 82 low 50)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Saturday 9.2.23
Ducks vs. Portland State at Autzen Stadium- 12:00 pm Partly cloudy 72 degrees warming to 76 by the end of the game, a 50% chance of showers, slight chance of a thunderstorm. Be prepared to dress appropriately.
Sunday 9.3.23
Beavers vs San Jose State at CEFCU Stadium- 12:30 pm Partly cloudy 68 degrees warming to 75 by the end of the game.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy and warmer with a (40%) chance of isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of evening scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, a (40%) chance of scattered showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance showers Sunday and Sunday night.
- highs 73-75 cooling back to 73 Sunday lows near 59.
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday afternoon (Labor Day), becoming mostly clear Monday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
- Then mostly sunny Wednesday and Thursday, mostly clear Wednesday night.
- highs near 75 lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 84 low 55)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with scattered showers today and this evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of isolated showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal showers and a bit warmer Saturday while a good (50%) chance of AM inland showers and inland showers likely (70%) in the afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday, then showers likely (70%) Sunday night.
- highs 73-75 cooling back to 73 Sunday lows near 57.
- Partly cloudy with a (30%) of AM showers, mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a (30%) of showers Monday afternoon (Labor Day), just mostly clear Monday night,
- Mostly sunny Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny Wednesday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Wednesday night,
- Then sunny Thursday.
- highs near 75 lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 67 low 53)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday and Sunday night.
- snow level above 8,000 ft. today through Sunday night.
- highs 60-64 cooling to 59 Sunday lows near 44.
- A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday (Labor Day), just partly cloudy Monday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday and Wednesday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday.
- free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Monday through Friday.
- highs 62-70 cooling to 68 Wednesday warming back to 70 Thursday lows near 42.
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