Western Oregon is in store for hot weather, smoke and elevated fire danger this week.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the southern Willamette Valley on Monday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. The warning area includes Eugene, Albany, Springfield and Cottage Grove.
Forecasters say extremely dry conditions, very low humidity and a steady breeze of 10-15 mph from the north, with gusts up to 25 mph, could contribute to rapid fire spread Monday afternoon and evening…