With temperatures expected to soar into the 90s and even the triple-digits this weekend, Oregonians are advised to hydrate, stick to shady or air-conditioned spots, and not exert themselves.
Among the potentially hottest spots are for residents along the I-5 corridor in central and southern Oregon, according to Charles Smith, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Medford. While not the most extreme weather compared to late summer, Smith said a high set in 1961 is within reach.
“If we do hit 103 (degrees Fahrenheit), that would tie the record here in Medford,” Smith told KLCC. “It’s just gonna be a warm day for mid-June. Not extreme or exceptional by any means, but definitely a good start to summer.”…