Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Flash Flood?”  The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides in to cool us down slowly. The graphics for days 1-3 show a weak front slipping in between Wednesday and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  show no major frontal systems heading our way Saturday through next Wednesday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 27 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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ADVISORIES:

• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TODAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CENTRAL, THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 9 PM THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CENTRAL, THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
• AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11:30 AM FOR JACKSON COUNTY. WILDFIRE SMOKE AND AND OZONE POLLUTION WILL COMBINE TO CAUSE AIR QUALITY TO FLUCTUATE TO UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. LIMIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOTTEST TIME OF THE DAY AND KEEP CHILDREN INDOORS IF IT IS SMOKY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DESCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Flash Flood?”  The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides in to cool us down slowly. The graphics for days 1-3 show a weak front slipping in between Wednesday and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  show no major frontal systems heading our way Saturday through next Wednesday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 27 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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ADVISORIES:

• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TODAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CENTRAL, THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
• AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11:30 AM FOR JACKSON COUNTY. WILDFIRE SMOKE AND AND OZONE POLLUTION WILL COMBINE TO CAUSE AIR QUALITY TO FLUCTUATE TO UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. LIMIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOTTEST TIME OF THE DAY AND KEEP CHILDREN INDOORS IF IT IS SMOKY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DESCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Flash Flood?”  The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides in take over from weak high pressure to cool us down slowly. The graphics for days 1-3 show a weak front slipping in between Wednesday and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  show no major frontal systems heading our way.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 33 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 37 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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ADVISORIES:

• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CENTRAL, THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TONIGHT FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON AND THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF  OREGON.
• AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TONIGHT FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TONIGHT FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR JACKSON. WILDFIRE SMOKE AND AND OZONE POLLUTION WILL COMBINE TO CAUSE AIR QUALITY TO FLUCTUATE TO UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. LIMIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOTTEST TIME OF THE DAY AND KEEP CHILDREN INDOORS IF IT IS SMOKY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DDSCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Flash Flood?”  The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides in take over from weak high pressure to cool us down slowly. The graphics for days 1-3 show a weak front slipping in between Wednesday and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  show no major frontal systems heading our way.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Ozone

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 40 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 27 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 1 PM UNTIL 8 PM WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 8 PM WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TONIGHT FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON AND THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF  OREGON.
• AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TONIGHT FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TONIGHT FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL UNTIL 8 PM WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
• AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR JACKSON. WILDFIRE SMOKE AND AND OZONE POLLUTION WILL COMBINE TO CAUSE AIR QUALITY TO FLUCTUATE TO UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. LIMIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOTTEST TIME OF THE DAY AND KEEP CHILDREN INDOORS IF IT IS SMOKY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DDSCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Flash Flood?”  The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides in and takes over from weak high pressure that’s leaving and will cool us down just a bit. The graphics for Days 3-7  show a frontal system pushing through Thursday, then a break from disturbances.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 67 in the Moderate category measuring Ozone

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 74 in the Moderate category measuring Ozone.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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ADVISORIES:

• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, AND THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TUESDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TONIGHT FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
• AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY UNTIL UNTIL 8 PM WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DDSCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Flash Flood?”  The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides eastward away from us as another approaches. That means it will still be how, but temperatures will cool down just a bit. The graphics for Days 3-7  show a frontal system approaching the coast Wednesday and pushing through Thursday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 27 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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ADVISORIES:

• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, AND THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TONIGHT FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TODAY UNTIL 9 PM TUESDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TONIGHT FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
• AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DDSCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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 but still hot today, clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, clear Tuesday night,
• Some AM clouds, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, then partly cloudy at night.
• highs 93-85 lows near 53.
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday and Thursday night,
• Partly cloudy Friday and at night,
• Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday through Sunday.
• highs 84-88 lows 50-52. (seasonal averages high 83 low 52)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count

Grass………. Moderate (6)
Trees………. Low (6)
Last Counted: 7/6/18
Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates

 

 

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly clear with isolated evening thunderstorms, just mostly clear late tonight,
• Sunny and a bit hotter Monday, clear Monday night,
• Sunny but just a bit cooler Tuesday and Wednesday, then mostly clear both nights.
• highs 97-93 lows 60-57.
• Mostly sunny but just a bit cooler Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, mostly clear each night,
• Then sunny and slightly warmer Sunday.
• highs 89-86 warming to 88 Sunday lows 55-57. (seasonal averages high 85 low 57)

 

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

• Partly cloudy this AM, sunny this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
• Some AM clouds, sunny Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy and slightly warmer Wednesday,  then mostly clear Wednesday night.
• highs near 68 lows near 55.
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear at night,
• Sunny but a bit cooler Saturday and Sunday, mostly clear Saturday night.
• highs 66-69 cooling back to 66 Saturday and Sunday lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 65 low 53)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• AM sun, partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, clear Tuesday night,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• free air freezing level 14,000 ft. today, 15,000 ft. tonight, 15,000 ft. rising to 16,000 ft. Tuesday,  16,000 ft.Tuesday night and Wednesday, then 15,000 ft. rising to 16,000 ft. Wednesday night.
• highs 82-76 lows 52-48.
• Partly cloudy Thursday through Friday night,
• Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday through Sunday.
• free air freezing level 16,000 ft. Thursday through Sunday.
• highs 80-72 warming to 75 Saturday lows 49-52 cooling back to 49 Thursday night.

 

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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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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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?” Here is the correct answer.  A Fire Wind is a thermally (heat) driven wind blowing radially inward toward a fire, produced by horizontal temperature differences between the heated air above the fire and the surrounding cooler free atmosphere. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides eastward away from us as another approaches. That means it will still be how, but temperatures will cool down just a bit. The graphics for Days 3-7  show a frontal system approaching the coast Wednesday and pushing through Thursday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 27 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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ADVISORIES:

• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, AND THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TONIGHT FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TODAY UNTIL 9 PM TUESDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TONIGHT FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
• AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DDSCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Fire Wind?” Here is the correct answer.  A Fire Wind is a thermally (heat) driven wind blowing radially inward toward a fire, produced by horizontal temperature differences between the heated air above the fire and the surrounding cooler free atmosphere. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides eastward away from us as another approaches. That means it will still be how, but temperatures will cool down just a bit. The graphics for Days 3-7  show a frontal system approaching the coast Wednesday and pushing through Thursday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 50 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 49 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 UNTIL 8 PM MONDAY FOR THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, AND THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MONDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TONIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, WESTERN KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST, THE KLAMATH BASIN, THE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON DESERT INCLUDING THE BLM LAND IN EASTERN LAKE AND WESTERN HARNEY COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY UNTIL 9 PM TUESDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM MONDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
• AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DDSCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Fire Wind?” Here is the correct answer.  A Fire Wind is a thermally (heat) driven wind blowing radially inward toward a fire, produced by horizontal temperature differences between the heated air above the fire and the surrounding cooler free atmosphere. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides eastward to our northeast. Surface and upper level high pressure take over for  while. The graphics for Days 3-7  show a frontal system moving down from the northwest Tuesday, and still another frontal system coming in Thursday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 27 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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ADVISORIES:

• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 8 PM MONDAY FOR THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, AND THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 9 PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
• A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST, THE MINUS SISTERS RANGER DISTRICT, THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE SOUTHERN BLUE AND STRAWBERRY MOUNTAINS.
• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM TODAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, WESTERN KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST, THE KLAMATH BASIN, THE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON DESERT INCLUDING THE BLM LAND IN EASTERN LAKE AND WESTERN HARNEY COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM MONDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
• AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DDSCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Fire Wind?” Here is the correct answer.  A Fire Wind is a thermally (heat) driven wind blowing radially inward toward a fire, produced by horizontal temperature differences between the heated air above the fire and the surrounding cooler free atmosphere. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides eastward to our northeast. Surface and upper level high pressure take over for  while. The graphics for Days 3-7  show a frontal system moving down from the northwest Tuesday, and still another frontal system coming in Thursday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 40 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 44 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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ADVISORIES:

• A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST, THE MINUS SISTERS RANGER DISTRICT, THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE SOUTHERN BLUE AND STRAWBERRY MOUNTAINS.
• A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM SUNDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, WESTERN KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST, THE KLAMATH BASIN, THE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON DESERT INCLUDING THE BLM LAND IN EASTERN LAKE AND WESTERN HARNEY COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM MONDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
• AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DDSCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Fire Wind?” Here is the correct answer.  A Fire Wind is a thermally (heat) driven wind blowing radially inward toward a fire, produced by horizontal temperature differences between the heated air above the fire and the surrounding cooler free atmosphere. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) slides eastward to our northeast. Surface and upper level high pressure take over for  while. Over the weekend we see increased Zonal Airflow (west to east) across Oregon. The graphics for days 1-3  show a frontal system approaching from the north. The graphics for Days 3-7  show a frontal system moving down from the north Tuesday, and still another frontal system coming from the northwest Thursday moving through Thursday night.

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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 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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ADVISORIES:

• A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR THE WESTERN KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST, THE KLAMATH BASIN, THE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON DESERT INCLUDING THE BLM LAND IN EASTERN LAKE AND WESTERN HARNEY COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM MONDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
• AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

• A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE LAKE IS LOCATED ABOUT 12 MILES WEST OF MADRAS, OREGON. WATER MONITORING HAS CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA AND THE TOXINS THEY PRODUCE IN THE METOLIUS, DDSCHUTES, AND CROCKED RIVER ARMS OF LAKE BILLY CHINOOK. THE CYNOTOXIN CONCENTRATIONS FOUND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES LIKE WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE CYNOTOXINS ARE IDENTIFIED. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN  SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH AT THE AFFECTED AREA. DRINKING WATER DIRECTLY FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TOXINS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY ANY TECHNIQUE.
• 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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