Aug
07.
Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. In aviation what does “MVFR” mean?
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) keeps our weather pattern stable with a bit above normal temperatures. The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front moving into the Pacific Northwest between Tuesday and Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7 Thursday through Monday show a frontal system to our northwest next 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 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Ozone.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
- AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY, AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
- AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR KLAMATH COUNTY AND LAKE COUNTY.
- AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM TODAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
- A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR WALLOWA COUNTY.
HEALTH ADVISORIES:
- THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT SEAL ROCK BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY HAS BEEN LIFTED. VISITORS SHOULD STILL 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.
- A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER NEAR WILLAMETTE COVE 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 IS IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, 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:
- Partly cloudy tonight,
- Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, just partly cloudy at night,
- AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, then clear Thursday night.
- lows 56-59 cooling to 55 Thursday night highs 90-87.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, clear both nights,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday.
- highs 90-97 lows 56-60. (seasonal averages high 86 low 52)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:
Grass Pollen: Absent (0)
Weeds: Moderate (10)
Tree Pollen: Low (2)
Last counted: 8.7.23
Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.
*It looks like the pollen season is over.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Partly cloudy tonight,
- Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear Tuesday night,
- Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy at night,
- AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, then clear Thursday night.
- lows 59-63 cooling back to 59 Thursday night highs 92-88.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, clear both nights,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday.
- highs 92-99 lows 60-64. (seasonal averages high 87 low 58)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
- AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal showers, partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
- AM clouds, sunny Thursday, then mostly clear Thursday night,
- lows near 59 highs near 79.
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly at night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday and Monday, mostly clear Sunday night.
- highs 77-81 lows 58-60. (seasonal averages high 67 low 54)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Partly cloudy tonight,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, evening haze with patchy smoke, mostly clear Tuesday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy at night,
- Some AM clouds, sunny Thursday afternoon, then clear Thursday night.
- free air freezing level 13,000 ft. rising to 15,000 late tonight, 15,000 ft.rising to 16,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 15,000 ft. Tuesday night, 14,000 ft. Wednesday, then 15,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night.
- lows 45-47 highs 76- 72.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mostly clear each night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday.
- free air freezing level 15,000 ft. Friday through Saturday, then 16,000 ft. Saturday night through Sunday night.
- highs 75-84 lows 48-53.
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