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Cold weather advisory issued for much of northwestern Oregon, including Portland
Cold Weather Advisory, and other new weather terms Portlanders should become familiar with
Cold Weather Advisories have been put into place across the Pacific Northwest this week, but many might be unaware of the new cold weather terms.
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Cold weather advisory affecting Southeast Alabama until Friday morning
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning for some beach counties in Oregon about so-called sneaker waves that could kill people. Sneaker waves could be lethal by knocking over unsuspecting people and pulling them into cold waters or carrying heavy driftwood logs that can pin people down.
But since then, things have dried out. National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Burling said Friday that overall, the Willamette Valley would continue to see cool and foggy weather for at least the next four to five days,
Clear skies and offshore flow have combined to bring significant overnight cooling to the metro area early Tuesday allowing low temps to dip to about 5-10 degrees below normal. As of 5 a.m., many metro areas showed temperatures at about 25 degrees other than in the city cores.
KGW meteorologist Joe Raineri reported Sunday that Western Oregon will see overnight lows in the 20s, with the Columbia Gorge facing wind chills in the teens.
The “cold weather advisory” is a new type of advisory for the National Weather Service, replacing the “wind chill advisory,” said Daniel Hartsock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland.
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area that left parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
Portland’s air quality is currently comparable to Los Angeles, despite the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.
Klamath Tribes Wildland Fire Department crews are helping Los Angeles County battle the Eaton and Palisades fires.
Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and charred thousands of homes.
KGW meteorologist Joe Raineri reported Sunday that Western Oregon will see overnight lows in the 20s, with Columbia Gorge facing wind chills in the teens.
No official causes yet for LA fires, but utilities have a deadly history of sparking blazes. Cut the power and bury the lines, some experts say.
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