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Cool Saturday, Heat Returns Soon | Portland News

Portland’s Saturday is a welcome reprieve with cool, cloudy temps in the upper 70s—just enough to ease wildfire concerns, but no rain in sight. The real heat’s still brewing down in southcentral Oregon, where red flag warnings remain until Sunday night. Don’t relax though—this chill is temporary. A massive heat dome over the Great Plains is heading west, and by early next week, Portland and Vancouver will be back in the low 90s. July’s already the driest month, and the region’s drought deficit is only growing. This is classic summer weather, but with a dry spell that’s worth watching. Listen…

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