By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer
Friday, May 12, 2023
Man, when Mother Nature flips the switch, spring comes roaring in! The upper level ridge continues to build in over the region. It warmed us up some this afternoon and will really kick in tomorrow and Sunday. We will not see as many marine clouds moving in tonight, so partly cloudy skies tonight with westerly winds 5-10, the low around 53.
Tomorrow conditions will develop that gives us a hot and dry easterly, or offshore wind that heats the area up. So, we start out partly sunny with a few marine clouds that burn off leaving a sunny day, the winds becoming more northeasterly 5-10, the afternoon high makes it up around 85 degrees. Now with some stronger east winds 10-15 tonight, even with clear skies, the low only drops to near 61.
Another hot and dry day expected for Sunday, the easterly winds becoming even more breezy, 10-15 gusting to 25, the high up near 85 again. Still breezy Sunday night, the low near 59.
It looks like the winds shift for the coast next week, bringing back our nature’s air conditioning starting Monday, so while we still have sunny skies, with some southwesterly winds, the high only climbs to near 75. The winds ease Monday night, so some patchy fog is possible, late, under partly cloudy skies, the low down near 54.
It looks like we will see little change in our weather for Tuesday, Wednesday, on into Thursday with mostly sunny days and partly cloudy nights along with the onshore flow, the highs around 72, nighttime lows near 53.
The National Weather Service Portland has issued a Heat Advisory for the Coastal Areas, valid from 2PM tomorrow through 8PM Monday. In their Advisory, they offer the following precautions and preparedness actions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
