Pendleton, OR – Eastern Oregon residents are facing several days of hot, hazy conditions as temperatures continue to climb into the upper 90s and even reach triple digits by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Pendleton, widespread haze is expected to linger through the weekend, with patchy smoke possible during daylight hours. Saturday’s high is forecast near 95 degrees, followed by similar conditions Sunday. Overnight lows will dip into the low 60s, offering little relief from the daytime heat.
Labor Day on Monday is expected to bring sunny skies and a high near 96 degrees. The heat intensifies Tuesday with a forecast high of 99 degrees, followed by Wednesday when temperatures may peak at 100 degrees. Forecasters caution that smoke and haze could reduce air quality and visibility during this period.
Nighttime conditions will stay mostly clear with temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s, but winds are expected to remain light, limiting the dispersal of smoke and haze. The trend continues into Thursday and Friday, with sunny skies and highs staying in the upper 90s.
The combination of persistent heat and haze raises health concerns, particularly for children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions. The National Weather Service recommends limiting prolonged outdoor activity during peak heat and smoky periods, staying hydrated, and checking on vulnerable neighbors.
With no major cooling trend in sight, Eastern Oregon residents are urged to prepare for extended hot and hazy weather as the first week of September begins.
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