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NWS Portland

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NWS Portland

@NWSPortland

Official account for the National Weather Service Portland. Details: weather.gov/nws_x

Portland, OR

Joined July 2012

NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
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Update: Incudes the Coast. Extreme Heat expected Sun, Jun 14th-Tue, Jun 16th. Daytime highs 92-100°F with overnight lows 63-67°F. Stay hydrated, take frequent breaks. Don't leave people/animals in vehicles. Check on those who are vulnerable to heat. Beware of cold water shock.
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
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Extreme Heat expected Sun, Jun 14th - Tue, Jun 16th. Daytime highs 92-100°F with overnight lows 63-67°F. Stay hydrated, take frequent breaks. Don't leave people/animals in vehicles. Check on those who are vulnerable to heat. Beware of cold water shock.
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NWS Portland reposted
City of Tigard
@TigardOR
Jun 11
Se pronostican altas temperaturas. Manténgase fresco, hidratado y pendiente de sus vecinos. Visite nuestra página para recursos y actualizaciones del Condado de Washington. 👉 tigard-or.gov/BeattheHeat
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
Jun 11
With things heating up this weekend, it's important to remember to protect yourself, friends and family, and those in your community. Here are some helpful tips to beat the heat on Sunday and Monday. #BeatTheHeat #ORwx #WAwx
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
Jun 11
🌡️ Extreme Heat Watches have been issued from Sun, 6/14 - Tue, 6/16 for parts of the Willamette Valley, Lower Columbia Valley, & Columbia River Gorge. 🧢 Have sun protection 💨 Find locations with AC 🥵 Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the day if possible #ORwx #WAwx
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
Jun 9
On June 6, an upper low moving over the Pacific NW supported shallow thunderstorms over SW Washington. An unusually intense storm was able to generate a strong downdraft despite limited environmental support, which resulted in a narrow damage swath in Meadow Glade, WA (Clark Co)
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
Jun 9
Even though it's raining right now, we should begin preparing for upcoming heat! There are chances for 100°F or hotter on Sun, 6/14. 🏡 Prep your home with cooling devices 🧢 Make sure you have sun protection 🗓️ Schedule plans during the coolest parts of the day #ORwx #WAwx
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
Jun 7
Replying to @NWSPortland
Winds are expected to gust up to 30-35 mph at times Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
Jun 7
Monday will be a cool & rainy day with steady rain through the day. By Tuesday morning, most locations will likely have observed anywhere from 0.4-1.0" of rain, except 1-2" in the Coast Range & Cascades. Expect breezy S to SW winds Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
Jun 7
Did you receive any damage from today's thunderstorms? Let us know! Please provide: ➡️General location of damage ➡️Timing the damage occurred ➡️What the damage was ➡️Pictures of damage or funnel clouds ➡️Impacts (power out, roads closed, accidents, etc)
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
Jun 6
Replying to @NWSPortland
...Showers and storms should wind down quickly after 6 PM PDT Saturday. Be sure to go indoors if possible if you hear thunder or see a flash of lightning.
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
Jun 6
Here is a radar loop as of 2:40 PM PDT Saturday. Numerous heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms continue over southwest WA and northwest OR. The strongest showers and storms are producing brief heavy downpours, small hail, gusty outflow winds and a few flashes of lightning...
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NWS Portland
@NWSPortland
Jun 5
⛈️ There are chances for thunderstorms tomorrow (Sat, 6/6) across NW Oregon & SW Washington, w/ the highest chances for areas shaded in green. ⚠️ Thunderstorms may produce lightning, small hail, heavy rain, & gusty outflow winds. When thunder roars, go indoors! #ORwx #WAwx
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