Sep
24.
Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “Nimbostratus”?
Upper Level Low Pressure sends a series of frontal systems our way bringing much needed rain. The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front approaching the coast and moving through Oregon today. The graphics for days 3-7 Thursday through Monday show a frontal system that slid through the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, then a cold front is to our northwest next Monday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 101 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 62 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 93 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
- A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 8 PM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
- A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MDT UNTIL 8 PM MDT TODAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE BURNS BLM AND THE VALE BLM.
- A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, THE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST, AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON DESERT INCLUDING THE BLM LAND IN EASTERN LAKE COUNTY AND WESTERN HARNEY COUNTY.
- A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TODAY UNTIL 5 PM TUESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
HEALTH ADVISORIES:
- A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE EWAUNA 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 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 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:
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms today (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms), rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, then rain Wednesday night.
- highs 69-66 lows 53-48.
- Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain with patchy fog late Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain and patchy fog and a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with patchy fog and a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
- Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Mostly sunny with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon.
- highs 65-70 lows 49-43. (seasonal averages high 75 low 46)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Saturday 9.30.23
Ducks vs. Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium, Stanford California- Kickoff 3:30 pm- Too early for a preliminary weather forecast.
Friday 9.29.23
Beavers vs Utah Utes at Reser Stadium- Kickoff 6:00 pm- Too early for a preliminary weather forecast.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers, a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%), rain late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers, a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Wednesday and in the evening, then a (40%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
- highs 68-72 cooling back to 68 Wednesday lows 55-48.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday, a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday, a (40%) chance of showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night,
- Then sunny and a bit warmer Sunday.
- highs 67-72 lows 50-45. (seasonal averages high 77 low 50)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (0.50 in. of rain possible), showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, heavy rain possible in storms),
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%) and breezy (Wind: S 10-15 mph gusts to 45 mph), rain and breezy (Wind: S 10-15 mph gusts to 45 mph) late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon and evening, then a good (50%) chance of rain late Wednesday night.
- highs near 70 lows 55-52.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday and Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Friday and at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) Saturday, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, then sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
- highs 68-72 lows 52-49. (seasonal averages high 66 low 50)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer today (0.50 in. of rain possible ), rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain late Wednesday night.
- snow level 8,000 ft. today, 7,500 ft. tonight, 7,000 ft. Tuesday, 7,500 ft. Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday, then 6,500 ft. Wednesday night.
- highs 55-48 lows 38-34.
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night with a (40%) chance of snow late at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday.
- snow level 6,500 ft. Thursday , 7,000 ft. Thursday night through Friday night, 6,500 ft. Saturday, 7,000 ft. Saturday night, then 7,500 ft. Sunday.
- highs 48-56 lows near 33.
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