August 7, 2025 3:50 a.m.

The Umpqua Valley has one more day in the low to mid 80s, before warming begins on Friday, and heats up each day before peaking on Sunday and Monday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that afternoon highs should increase by around four degrees on both Friday and Saturday. High pressure will continue building with Sunday getting to near the triple digits and Monday hitting slightly over the century mark.

Forecasters said the heat wave will impact much of western Oregon with the Medford area getting to 105 degrees and above on Sunday and Monday.

The mercury reached 84 degrees on Wednesday at the Roseburg Regional Airport. Listen to News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN and check www.541radio.com to stay connected with updated weather information.