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**Oregon Braces for Hottest Temperatures of the Year as Summer Arrives**

**Salem, OR –** Oregon is set to experience its warmest weather of the year so far as a high-pressure system settles over the region, bringing a significant temperature spike. The Willamette Valley, including Portland, Salem, and Eugene, is forecast to see temperatures consistently exceeding 80 degrees this week, peaking in the mid-80s on Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31.

Southern and Eastern Oregon will feel the heat even more intensely, with temperatures expected to climb into the 90s, and potentially reaching 100 degrees in Medford towards the end of the week and into the weekend.

“Right now we have a high-pressure system that is dominating everything in the area, and that’s going to bring us the most consistently hot weather of the year,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Anna Ruhl.

These temperatures are significantly above the normal high for the last week of May, which typically hovers around 70-71 degrees in the Willamette Valley. The expected highs will easily surpass the previous high temperature of the year of 82 in Salem, 85 in Portland and 79 in Eugene on May 6.

While there is a slight chance of showers on Wednesday, May 29, the overall forecast remains dry. Looking further ahead, the long-range forecast predicts average rainfall over the next two weeks. “If we can get a low-pressure system to push through, we could still get some rain,” Ruhl added.

Despite the recent rainfall, Oregon is not completely drought-free and there are patches of dryness throughout the Willamette Valley. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and take precautions during the heat wave.

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