Mercury requests small monthly contributions to support local journalism, arts coverage, and events that benefit Portland. Expect extremely hot temperatures with a high near 95 degrees followed by a slightly lower high of 92 on Tuesday and cooler readings later in the week. Multnomah County extended its heat emergency and promoted cooling centers while identifying populations at elevated risk. Officials suspect a 56-year-old man in Old Town may have died from heat-related causes and an investigation is underway. The Flat Fire in Deschutes and Jefferson counties has destroyed homes, prompted a "go now" evacuation for 1,000 residents, expanded to more than 21,971 acres and is zero percent contained, and has produced unhealthy air quality in Redmond, Bend, and La Pine.
GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! 👋 Expect another day of extreme "hot" with temps expected to hit 95 degrees before "cooling down" (HAHAHAHAHAAAA!) on Tuesday with a high of 92. The rest of the week is predicted to be much more reasonable, with the temps varying between the low-80s and mid-70s, but don't pack away those thongs just yet! Instead? Let's pack away some NEWS.
Speaking of HEAT: Yesterday Multnomah County extended its heat emergency until noon today-but if the hotness continues, don't be surprised if they continue the warning tomorrow. (Stick with the Merc for the latest.) Check out this updated story from our Taylor Griggs, which includes the location of cooling centers, and describes the types of people most at risk from this extended bout of heat.
Since starting on Thursday, the fire has grown to more than 21,971 acres and as of Sunday afternoon is zero percent contained. The air quality for Central Oregon is also suffering thanks to the smoke from this growing fire, with the communities of Redmond, Bend, and La Pine's air quality monitors registering more than 150 -considered unhealthy for all populations
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