It reached the low 80s yesterday in the metro, and even warmer in the upper 80s east in the Gorge and south in the valley near Roseburg. Along the I-5 corridor, highs were in the upper 70s. Coastal spots topped out in the upper 50s to low 60s.

The upper-level ridge continues to build today. Expect warmer afternoon highs in the mid-80s through the metro and south valley, low 80s in southwest Washington, and low 90s east in the Gorge. Along the coast, expect mid-60s to low 70s.

As the core of hot air shifts directly over us Sunday and Monday, those refreshing ocean breezes will come to a complete stop. That means highs will soar into the low to mid-90s. We’ve now included Monday as a First Alert Weather Day, with cooler westerly winds not expected to return until later that evening. Get re

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