Children play in the splash pad at Riverfront Park in Salem on June 9, 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) High heat continues in Salem today as temperatures are expected to once again creep into the mid-90s. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory Tuesday morning because of above-normal temperatures, with[Read More…]

Children play in the splash pad at Riverfront Park in Salem on June 9, 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Salem temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-90s on Tuesday and Wednesday. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the region because of above-normal temperatures and the possibility of[Read More…]

Graphic from the National Weather Service on Tuesday, April 9. The National Weather Service Tuesday morning forecast that Salem will see rain showers Tuesday that should decrease through the day. Another wet front is expected to hit the area on Wednesday. The weather service said minor flooding will continue in[Read More…]

Update 5:30 p.m.: Five Marion County roads have closed today and will likely remain closed Tuesday, said Public Works Director Brian Nicholas. They can be viewed here. Three city of Salem parks and county roads are closed or will close as heavy rainfall raises the potential for flooding this week.[Read More…]