Heat wave in Portland next week could tie record for triple-digit temperature days

A July 1941 heat wave currently holds the record of five consecutive days over 100 degrees at PDX.

PORTLAND, Ore. — An anticipated stretch of hot temperatures for the Portland area next week could tie an all-time record for triple-digit days recorded at the Portland International Airport, according to the latest forecast from KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill.

While Friday saw sunny skies and temperatures up into the 80s, the heat is expected to keep rising through the weekend to set up triple-digit temperatures through much of next week.

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