People cool off in the Willamette River at Wallace Marine Park on Saturday, June 26. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)
The National Weather Service warned Wednesday that “dangerously hot conditions” are possible in Salem from Thursday through Saturday – but not the extremes experienced in June.
The agency issued an “excessive heat watch” and forecast the high temperature in Salem to hit 99 on Thursday and reach 100 on Friday.
Salem and the Willamette Valley will be feeling the effects of a weather system that is parking a high pressure system over the Midwest.
“Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities,” the forecast said.
“This event is NOT expected to produce anything near the extreme temperatures which happened in late June of this year. However, even though the current heat event is not likely to reach the caliber of the June event, precautions should still be taken,” the weather service said.
Salem hit a record high 117 on Monday, June 28.
“Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities,” the weather service said.
