BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High pressure will continue building over the Pacific Northwest through midweek, bringing hotter temperatures to Central Oregon. Highs will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s today under partly to mostly cloudy skies, with a slight chance for a passing shower. Be prepared for areas of smoke today as multiple
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Several wildfires are being attacked aggressively today as dozens of new wildfires were started by the lightning strikes Wednesday evening. Several fires are now over 10,000 acres and continue to grow. The dry air and the dry fuel on the ground needed very little to get a fire going, and this week’s storms provided the
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Hot weather will continue across Central Oregon through Tuesday, with afternoon highs in the lower to mid-90s for Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville. Communities, including Sisters, Camp Sherman and Sunriver, will stay slightly cooler, with highs in the upper 70s to upper 80s.Patchy smoke is expected tonight and Sunday morning, with areas of smoke developing
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Several wildfires are being attacked aggressively as dozens of new wildfires were started by the lightning strikes Wednesday evening. Several fires are now over 1000 acres and continue to grow. The dry air and the dry fuel on the ground needed very little to get a fire going, and this week’s
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Several wildfires are being attacked aggressively today as dozens of new wildfires were started by the lightning strikes Wednesday evening. Several fires are now over 1000 acres and continue to grow. The dry air and the dry fuel on the ground needed very little to get a fire going, and this
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re expecting some impacts to air quality this morning due to nearby wildfires that started this week. Today will be mostly sunny, with temperatures climbing back into the low 90s. Breezy conditions will develop in some areas this afternoon, which could make firefighting efforts more challenging. The latest Drought Monitor shows
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Central Oregon Fire has released the observations from yesterday’s thunderstorm activity and it is not good. Over 50 new fire starts, many less than an acre, but some have grown to over 1000, are now being suppressed. An estimated 2000 strikes were noted as the storms moved from south to north
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The weather quiets down to end the week, but Wednesday’s lightning sparked several new fire starts in parts of Oregon. Today will be a little cooler, with highs in the upper 80s under partly cloudy skies. That’s still a few degrees above normal for this time of year. Northwest winds will
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Harper is heading into the fourth grade at Sage Elementary school and is a big fan of the summer. She enjoys heading to some of the area lakes with her family to cool off in the pleasant waters here in Central Oregon. The “cooling off” in the lake is the main reason she likes the
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The well above normal temperatures continue today as the mercury will reach the low to middle 90s for the third day in a row. In Bend, we have crossed 90° eight out of 15 days so far this month, over half. The rest of the week and into the weekend will
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hot weather continues today with another chance for showers and storms in Central Oregon. Highs will be in the mid 80s to 90s today across Central Oregon. Expect mostly sunny skies to start the day, with clouds increasing through the afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded Central Oregon to the
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The heat dome in the middle of the country is continuing to impact the Pacific Northwest. The impacts come on the periphery of the ridge as moisture migrates around the edge. The heat is also continuing to arrive in the region allowing for afternoon “pop-up” storms to develop. The bulk of
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Heat has been building across Oregon and will continue through at least the weekend. At the same time, monsoon moisture is bringing the chance for showers and storms today and Wednesday. Keep an eye on the sky today and tomorrow. High temperatures could reach the upper 80s and 90s again today,
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The heat is on as we move into the middle of July. Highs this week will top out over 90 each day as warmer than normal air arrives from the south. Clouds are present in eastern Oregon as well as a few showers as monsoonal moisture rides around the western edge
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A ridge of high pressure will continue to build across the region today bringing more heat and sunshine. High temperatures will rise into the upper 80s and 90s under mostly sunny skies. It could become a bit breezy later in the afternoon to evening with gusts around 20 to 25 mph.
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After a warm afternoon, Central Oregon is in for a quiet finish to the weekend.Expect mostly clear skies this evening as temperatures gradually cool after sunset. A light northwest breeze will continue through the evening before easing overnight.Overnight lows will dip into the lower to mid-50s across Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras, making for a
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If you have plans outside this evening, the weather is staying comfortable.Temperatures will gradually cool after sunset, while more clouds move into Central Oregon overnight. Most communities across the Tri-Counties will wake up to mostly cloudy skies Sunday morning, with overnight lows settling into the lower to mid-50s.Don’t let the clouds fool you, though.They’ll gradually
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The warmer than normal conditions will persist through the weekend. Highs will approach or cross the 90° mark through the week and into next week. The normal high for mid-July is around the low to middle 80s. The dry and hot weather only increases the threat of rapid wildfire spread if a fire starts. Be
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The warmer than normal conditions will persist through the weekend. Highs will approach or cross the 90° mark through at least a week. The normal high for mid-July is around the low to middle 80s. The dry and hot weather only increases the threat of rapid wildfire spread if a fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures continue to climb today, reaching the upper 80s and low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Highs will remain above normal through the weekend and into next week. Plan on another very warm weekend, with afternoon highs in the upper 80s and low 90s both Saturday and Sunday. A heat dome
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