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Salem’s streak of record-breaking hot July weather will continue this week, with Tuesday temperatures jumping up to a high of 99 degrees, according to the latest from the National Weather Service.

Monday’s high reached around 92 degrees, and on Wednesday it will lower to about 89 degrees, according to the forecast.

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“Tuesday is looking like it’s going to be the peak, and Tuesday, at this particular moment, is not breaking into the triple-digits,” said David Bishop, a meteorologist for the agency’s Portland branch. 

This week’s forecast isn’t expected to break daytime records for Salem, which range from 102 to 107 degrees, Bishop said.

The hot day follows a string of triple-digit temperatures in the area last week which broke July daily records. Last Tuesday, July 9, Salem reached a high of 105 degrees.

Where to cool off

Both branches of the Salem Public Library will be open on Tuesday. The main branch, at 585 Liberty St. S.E., will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The West Salem Branch at 395 Glen Creek Rd. N.W. will be open from 1-6 p.m. See hours for the week here.

The Kroc Center, located at 1865 Bill Frey Dr. N.E., has an air-conditioned community room called “The Hub,” free for anyone to use. Rick Marazzani, center spokesman, said last week’s heat wave brought a range of people including remote workers and families. The room has movies, cold drinks and activities for all ages. It will be open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Splash pads remain open this week as an option to cool down outside at city parks. See a list of parks and hours here or below.

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