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A series of Upper Level Lows (Shaded “U”shape with blue arrows) will keep enough moisture available for possible showers and thunderstorms in the mountains and to the south of Lane county. The graphics for days days 1-3 show a weak frontal system moving over the coast Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7 show a frontal system trying to make an impact on us next Monday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 34 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 11 AM TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT DRY LIGHTNING WITH DRY FUELS FOR THE UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST, THE EASTERN ROGUE VALLEY, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
• A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT DRY LIGHTNING WITH DRY FUELS FOR THE UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST, THE EASTERN ROGUE VALLEY, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TODAY UNTIL 11 AM TUESDAY FOR THE DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST, THE  MINUS SISTERS RANGE DISTRICT. THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE SOUTHERN BLUE AND STRAWBERRY MOUNTAINS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON DESERT INCLUDING THE BLM LAND IN EASTERN LAKE AND WESTERN HARNEY COUNTIES.
• A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, THE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE EASTERN ROGUE VALLEY, AND FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON DESERT INCLUDING THE BLM LAND IN EASTERN LAKE AND WESTERN HARNEY COUNTIES.
• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM UNTIL 11 PM TODAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST, MINUS SISTERS RANGER DISTRICT, THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE SOUTHERN BLUE AND STRAWBERRY MOUNTAINS.
• The Oregon Health Authority has issued a Health Advisory for Odel Lake, located 75 miles southeast of Eugene off highway 58  in the northwest corner of Klamath County. Water monitoring has confirmed that the level of blue-green algae toxins are below guideline values for human exposure. People should avoid swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities , such as water skiing or power boating, in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, people who have skin sessitivities may experience a puffy, red rash at the affected area.
• The Oregon Health Authority has updated the Health Advisory issued June 30 for Lake Billy Chinook, located about 12 miles west of Madras in Jefferson County. The update lifts the advisory on those areas of the Deschutes and Crooked River of Lake Billy Chinook arms affected by the advisory, and confines the advisory on the Metolius Arm to Perry South Cove. Water monitoring has confirmed that the level of blue-green algae toxins are below guideline values for human exposure. However, OHA recommends that people remain cautious when using the lake, particularly with pets because toxins are still well above the very low exposure levels established for dogs.
• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson 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:

• Mostly sunny today, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• AM clouds, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night.
• highs 88-86 lows 55-58 cooling back to 55 Wednesday night.
• AM clouds, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, partly cloudy at night and Friday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy Friday night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon and Sunday, mostly clear at night.
• highs 84-89 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 84 low 52)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count
Grass………. Moderate (9)
Trees………. Low (5)
Last Counted: 7/20/17
Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.
Note: It would seem the pollen season just about over.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Partly cloudy and slightly warmer with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today and tonight,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, then mostly clear at night.
• highs 89-86 warming to 88 Wednesday lows near 62.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, clear both nights,
• Sunny Saturday, clear Saturday night,
• Then sunny and a bit warmer Sunday.
• highs 89-93 lows 59-57. (seasonal averages high 86 low 57)

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Forecast for The South Central Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy this AM, sunny this afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday with a slight (20%) chance of inland thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny Wednesday afternoon, then mostly clear Wednesday night.
• highs 66-63 lows 58-56.
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy at night through Saturday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday.
• highs 63-66 lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 65 low 53)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms this AM, a (40%) chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms), a (30%) chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms) and Tuesday AM, a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, a (30%) chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers and thunderstorms, mostly sunny Wednesday and a bit cooler in the afternoon, then mostly clear at night.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight through Wednesday AM, then free air freezing level above 14,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night.
• highs 78-80 cooling to 76 Wednesday lows 52-50.
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, mostly clear each night.
• free air freezing level above 12,000 ft. Thursday through Sunday.
• highs 75-82 lows near 50.

 

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

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