Portland-area temperatures are forecast to reach 100°F Friday, August 22, with Saturday likely hotter and only gradual cooling beginning Sunday; highs could stay in the high 90s through mid next week with limited overnight relief. Multnomah County declared a state of emergency and opened two cooling centers for Saturday: East County Health Center and Friendly House. Shelters will operate noon–9 pm Friday and Saturday and will accept pets. Three county libraries will remain open until 8 pm Friday for heat respite. County officials report two probable heat-related deaths last week in people in their late 50s and note that heat deaths have increased in recent years; outreach to unhoused residents has been ramped up.
Just a week and a half after the last one, another heat wave is hitting the Portland area. This time, temperatures are set to hit 100 degrees Friday, August 22, and Saturday will likely be even hotter. It's expected to cool down starting Sunday, but it'll be slow-forecasts predict temperatures will remain in the high 90s through the middle of next week, without much reprieve overnight.
In response to the impending scorcher, Multnomah County has declared a state of emergency. Two cooling centers will continue operating Saturday, at the East County Health Center (600 NE 8th St, Gresham) and Friendly House in Northwest Portland (1737 NW 26th Ave). Note: The Portland location is a different center than the one announced previously. The shelters will be open from noon until 9 pm Friday and Saturday, and pets are welcome.
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