Medford, OR – Residents in southern Oregon are preparing for an extended stretch of hot weather as temperatures are expected to climb into the triple digits early this week.
According to the National Weather Service office in Medford, Saturday will bring mostly sunny skies with a high of 95 degrees, though areas of smoke could develop after 2 p.m. Conditions will stay relatively calm, with northwest winds between 5 and 8 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday’s forecast calls for more sunshine and a high near 94 degrees, followed by a warming trend on Labor Day, when highs are expected to reach 97 degrees. The heat will intensify on Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures climbing to 102 degrees on both days.
Nighttime lows will provide only limited relief, ranging from the upper 50s to the upper 60s, meaning warm evenings are also expected. Forecasters said skies will remain mostly clear throughout the week, with occasional areas of smoke lingering in the Rogue Valley.
The National Weather Service advises residents to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, and check on vulnerable neighbors, particularly the elderly and young children. With several days of high heat ahead, officials urge the community to take extra precautions against heat-related illness.
The extended forecast shows conditions easing slightly by Friday, with highs expected near 99 degrees, still above seasonal averages.
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