July 29, 2022 4:10 a.m.

Hot weather continues in much of southern Oregon with Medford setting a record high for the date on Thursday, while Roseburg did not.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said the mercury reached 111 degrees in Medford. The previous record for July 28th was 108 degrees, set in 2009. Roseburg got to 99 degrees. The record for the date was also 108 degrees. It too was set during a heat wave in 2009.

The extremely hot temperatures remain in the forecast through Saturday. Roseburg is slated to reach nearly 100 degrees both days. Medford is predicted to get to 112 degrees on Friday and 109 degrees on Saturday.