A potent upper level ridge of high pressure moved over the region and persisted through the end of July and the first of August. Across the region, multiple areas in the lower elevations reached critical thresholds for heat risk, while many mountain zones saw consecutive days with high temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Excessive Heat in FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Calculated heat risk values at the The Pendleton and Milton Freewater GHCN recorded consecutive days between July 27th through July 31st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria.

Excessive Heat in EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Calculated heat risk values at the Dallesport Airport GHCN site recorded consecutive days between July 26th through Aug. 1st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria.

Excessive Heat in NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Calculated heat risk values at the Moro GHCN site recorded several days between July 25th through Aug. 1st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria.

Excessive Heat in OCHOCO-JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Several RAWS stations across the zone recorded consecutive maximum daily high temperatures of 95 degrees or greater from July 25th through the 31st.

Excessive Heat in LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Calculated heat risk values at the Hermiston Airport and Boardman GHCN sites recorded several days between July 29th through July 31st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria.

Excessive Heat in FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Calculated heat risk values at the Heppner GHCN site recorded consecutive days between July 28th through July 31st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria.

Excessive Heat in CENTRAL OREGON, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Calculated heat risk values at the Bend and Redmond GHCN sites recorded several days between July 28th through the Aug. 1st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria.

Excessive Heat in WALLOWA COUNTY, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A couple RAWS sites across the zone and the Joseph, OR AWOS recorded consecutive maximum daily high temperatures of 95 degrees or greater from July 28th through the 31st.

Excessive Heat in NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Eden RAWS recorded consecutive maximum daily high temperatures of 95 degrees or greater from July 26th through the 31st.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Multiple RAWS stations across the zone recorded consecutive maximum daily high temperatures of 95 degrees or greater from July 26th through the 31st.

Excessive Heat in EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 25-JUL-22 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Multiple RAWS stations across the zone recorded consecutive maximum daily high temperatures of 95 degrees or greater temperatures from July 25th through the 31st.