Jun
28.
Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Magnetosphere? ”
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) over the Pacific Northwest and Upper level High pressure over the ocean will keep things the same with onshore airflow.. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal approaching today then moving over the Pacific Northwest Friday. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show a cold front pushing into the Pacific Northwest Sunday and Monday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Ozone.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 15 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
- A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 11 PM TUESDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
- A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
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 OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE GALESVILLE RESERVOIR 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:,
- Sunny and a bit cooler today, clear tonight,
- Sunny Friday, clear at night,
- Sunny Saturday, then clear Saturday night.
- highs near 88 lows 54-52.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, clear Monday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday (Independence Day), clear at night,
- Then sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday.
- highs 88-94 warming to 92 Wednesday lows 52-54. (seasonal averages high 77 low 49)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:
Grass Pollen: Moderate (14)
Weeds: Low (3)
Tree Pollen: Low (8)
Last counted: 6.28.23
Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Sunny and a bit warmer today, clear tonight,
- Sunny Friday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then clear Saturday night,
- highs 92-93 lows near 58.
- Sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, clear Sunday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, clear Monday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday (Independence Day), clear Tuesday night,
- Then sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday.
- highs 92-96 cooling to 94 Wednesday lows 58-60. (seasonal averages high 81 low 55)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- AM clouds, sunny a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy tonight,
- AM coastal clouds and sunny and a bit cooler Friday afternoon while sunny inland Friday, mostly clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then clear Saturday night.
- highs 72-70 warming back to 72 Saturday lows 53-50.
- Sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, clear Sunday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, clear at night,
- Sunny Tuesday (Independence Day), mostly clear Tuesday night,
- Then mostly sunny Wednesday.
- highs 70-72 lows 50-52. (seasonal averages high 65 low 53)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Sunny and a bit warmer today and Friday, clear both nights,
- Sunny Saturday, then clear Saturday night.
- free air freezing level 14,000 ft. rising to 15,000 ft. this afternoon, 15,000 ft. tonight through Saturday, then 16,000 ft. Saturday night.
- highs 77-82 cooling to 80 Saturday lows near 48.
- Sunny Sunday, clear Sunday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday (Independence Day),
- Then sunny Wednesday.
- free air freezing level 15,000 ft. Sunday through Wednesday.
- highs 82-80 warming to 83 Tuesday cooling back to 80 Wednesday lows 49-52.
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