First Pitch Forecast: Hot temps and hot dogs
Your first pitch forecast is a hot one! Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s through the same against the Salem Marion Berries tonight. Stay hydrated and stay cool.
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Hot temperatures and isolated dry thunderstorms are creating high fire danger today
We’ve issued a Local Alert Weather Day due to the high fire danger this afternoon. Hot and dry surface conditions and the chance for dry thunderstorms this afternoon are not a good combination for us here in Central Oregon this time of year. Storms will impact southern Deschutes and Crook county, and surrounding areas.Dry lightning
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Local Alert Day Tuesday, Hot conditions, isolated storms, high fire danger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). Temperatures will return to the mid-90s Tuesday afternoon and the concern for new fire starts grows. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning Tuesday. There is a chance for some isolated storms to develop in the afternoon that will generate gusty winds to go along with the dry lightning.
Continue Reading Local Alert Weather Day Tuesday, Red Flag Warning with isolated storms and heat
Bend, Or (KTVZ). The National Weather Service has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning (the next level) due to the dry conditions of the fuel on the ground, the dry air above it, the potential for gusty winds near isolated storms expected in the afternoon, and the 90+ degree heat. All
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Hot temperatures and enhanced fire threat ahead
We have some hot temperatures expected again this week! A ridge of high pressure is raising our temperatures into the low to mid 90s today and tomorrow. We’re expected to cool down mid week, into the low to mid 80s, following a cold front passage. Temperatures will climb back into the 90s for the weekend.There
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Hot start to the week, Fire Weather Watch on Tuesday
A high pressure system has parked over the region bringing hot and dry air with it. After a warm day today, temperatures will continue to rise, with Monday’s highs expected to reach the mid to upper 90s. Tuesday will bring more 90 degree heat, but a dry cold front is expected to move in by
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Fire Weather Watch Issued for Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for parts of Central Oregon, citing the potential for abundant dry lightning and strong outflow winds Tuesday afternoon and evening. The watch is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening for portions of our viewing area, almost all
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Nice weather for outdoor plans on Sunday
Happy Saturday! It’s been a warm, dry day with afternoon highs in the low 80s. If the cool, rainy weather put a damper on your Fourth of July plans, today was a perfect chance to make up for it. On a positive note, no wildfires are challenging us right now. The recent rain likely helped
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Quiet and warm weather for the rest of the holiday weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). Today will be a pleasant and dry day as the mercury in the thermometer gets back into the low 80s. Plenty of sunshine and light winds will define the day. If you had plans interrupted by the rainy weather Friday, the 4th of July, today you will able to make up for
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Storms linger into the evening, flooding possible along with dangerous lightning
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Rainy and stormy pattern comes to an end in the late afternoon or early evening. The region is under a Flash Flood Watch until 8 pm as pockets of heavy rain over recently burned areas may become overrun by the rainwater. Debris flows and flash flooding is possible. For this reason, we
Continue Reading Early rain and a chance for isolated storms
BEND, Ore (KTVZ)- A Local Alert Weather Day has been issued. UPDATE: FLASH FLOOD WATCH RELEASED FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL OREGON TODAY. MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL UNDERNEATH THUNDERSTORMS COULD PRODUCE FLASH FLOODING AND POSSIBLE DEBRIS FLOWS. FLASH FLOOD WATCH OVER OCHOCO-JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS OVER BURN SCARS UNTIL 8PM Storms moved across Central Oregon last night,
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Rain showers expected overnight and linger into Friday morning
Update: 9 pm Bend, Or (KTVZ) Strong storms are moving across the Cascades and through Sunriver and La Pine, moving across Central Oregon for the next few hours. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Fourth of July will start out on a rainy note with a few isolated thunderstorms mingled in at times. The rain is
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Temperatures dropping to near normal with a chance for rain overnight
We’ll see highs today in the low 80s under partly cloudy skies. Clouds will increase into the night.There is a slight chance for rain overnight into early Friday morning. Showers should clear in the first part of the day. Little rain accumulation is expected along 97, but the Ochocos could pick up a bit more.
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Junior Forecaster: Theater and art help Bria present the weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Theater seems to be very helpful when presenting the weather, along with a passion for art. Bria, who is heading into 6th grade at Realms Middle School, is looking forward to her history and art classes. She will be in a production of “James and the Giant Peach” this summer and
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First Pitch Forecast: Elks take on the Sweets
Perfect night to head to the ball park. The Elks are set to take on the Sweets of Walla Walla in a battle royal starting at 6:35 pm. Temps will be in the 80s early in the game, but dip to the 70s before the 7th inning stretch. Go Elks.
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High fire danger into the evening, dry and breezy pattern remains
Monday and Tuesday had temperature readings in the middle to upper 90s as a brief round of hot weather took over Central Oregon. The highs today will be above normal, reaching the middle to upper 80s as we begin a relatively “cooler” pattern heading into the weekend. There will be plenty of sunshine to go
Continue ReadingFirst Pitch Forecast: Clearing skies and warm temperatures
If you missed the game last night due to the stormy weather…you can make it up tonight! Warm temperatures in the 80s are expected with skies remaining mostly sunny.
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Skies are clearing and temperatures are starting to cool off
Storm chances will move east today as Central Oregon clears out. You can plan for partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies by the end of the day.Fire danger remains elevated. The Red Flag Warning over Central Oregon has expired but will remain active until tonight for areas directly north and south of us. Winds are
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Thunderstorms expected into the night, fire danger remains
Our Local Alert Weather Day is being defined by strong thunderstorms building in the afternoon heat. Highs today will once again top out above the 90 degree mark, allowing the storms to develop quickly in the heat. There will be isolated storms that could produce very gusty winds, near 40 mph, along with the heavy
Continue ReadingFirst Pitch Forecast: Chance for thunderstorms this afternoon
Hot temperatures in the 90s and a chance for thunderstorms this evening could have you adjusting your game day plans. Pay attention to the forecast throughout the day for updates.
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