Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.
A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Salem OR Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR Last Update: 9:40 am PDT Jun 12, 2026 |  |
Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 7 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Light north wind becoming north northeast 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. North wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 98. North northeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. | |
| Salem OR 44.93°N 123.02°W (Elev. 161 ft) | |
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