Currently in Portland — July 31, 2023: More warmth and sunshine

The weather, currently.

On Monday, we’re starting a slow warmup that will bring us back to temps in the 90s by next weekend. But Monday tops out at just 81, making it the coolest day of the week. Each day will get warmer, so be sure to front-load your outdoor chores and exercise to the beginning of the week. Luckily, overnight temps will still drop into the 50s, so we should have a chance to cool off and recharge before facing the next warm day.

— Stella Harris

What you need to know, currently.

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