This week’s peak of the summer heat arrives as highs near the triple-digits Wednesday around the Portland, Vancouver arrive.

Much of Oregon is facing abnormally high temperatures this week, raising concerns about the health and safety of people who don’t have access to air conditioning, especially in areas of the state beset by wildfire.

The National Weather Service says elevated fire concerns in the Willamette Valley and the Columbia River gorge exist today and this evening.

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The Portland National Weather Service downgrades Portland’s heat alerts as dangerous temperatures still remain in the forecast Tuesday and Wednesday.

A Heat Advisory will go into effect at noon on Tuesday and remain in place until 10 p.m. on Wednesday for much of the I-5 corridor from Bellingham down to the Oregon border, and a

Eugene Public Library branches at Sheldon (1566 Coburg Road) and Bethel (1990 Echo Hollow Road) are open: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. The branches are closed on Sundays.

NWS Portland issues heat advisory and extreme heat watch for high temps of 93-98°F, risks of heat-related illnesses.