Jun
26.
Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Magnetosphere? ”
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Upper Level High Pressure (“Arch” shape) to our Northwest and Low pressure over us will keep things the same. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Friday through Tuesday show a frontal system moving into the Pacific Northwest Friday through next Sunday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Ozone.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 17 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Ozone.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES
- NONE AT THIS TIME.
HEALTH ADVISORIES:
- A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR GALESVILLE RESERVOIR IN DOUGLAS 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 PUBLIC CAN USE THE RESERVOIR AS LONG AS THERE ISN’T SPLASHING WHICH COULD RESULT IN INHALING WATER DROPLETS.
- THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT OCEANSIDE BEACH IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY HAS BEEN LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS, AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, 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 AREA CREEKS, POOLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN. LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA TEND TO BE HIGHER IN THESE TYPES OF WATER SOURCES.
- 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 to start, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
- AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, then clear Thursday night.
- highs 79-88 lows 52-55.
- Sunny Friday and Saturday, clear both nights,
- Then sunny and a bit warmer Sunday and Monday, clear Sunday night.
- highs 88-92 lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 78 low 49)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:
Grass Pollen: High (30)
Weeds: Absent
Tree Pollen: Low (9)
Last counted: 6.25.23
Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, then clear Thursday night.
- highs 82-92 low 55-58.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear Friday night,
- Then sunny Saturday, clear at night,
- Then sunny and a bit warmer Monday.
- highs 92-94 lows near 58. (seasonal averages high 80 low 54)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy tonight,
- AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday, then partly cloudy Thursday night.
- highs 68-72 lows near 53.
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear at night,
- Then sunny Sunday and Monday, mostly clear Sunday night,
- highs 70-72 lows 50-52. (seasonal averages high 65 low 52)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler today, partly cloudy tonight,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, then clear Thursday night.
- free air freezing level 11,000 ft. today, 12,000 ft. tonight and Wednesday, 13,000 ft. Wednesday night, 14,000 ft. Thursday, then 15,000 ft. Thursday night.
- highs, 67-76 lows 43-49.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear Friday night,
- Sunny Saturday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, clear at night,
- Then sunny Monday.
- free air freezing level 15,000 ft. Friday through Saturday, 16,000 ft. Saturday night, 15,000 ft. Sunday, then 16,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
- highs 80-82 lows 50-52.
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