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Cool Spell Ends, Heat Returns | Portland News
Portland’s enjoying a chilly August start with temps 10 degrees below average and mostly cloudy skies, but don’t expect much rain—just a few sprinkles at most. Meanwhile, eastern Oregon and southwest Washington face extreme wildfire danger as 40 mph west winds fan dry, drought-stricken land. The threat eases by Sunday as winds shift to the northwest and temps climb, with Portland hitting mid-90s by next week. This cool spell is just a brief pause—sunny skies return, heat peaks Tuesday, then gradually cools back to normal by next weekend. Classic PNW weather: damp chill, then full summer heat…
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