Dangerous heat enters day 3 for Portland area

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Excessive heat continues to push Portland area temperatures into the triple-digit zone on Saturday.

Afternoon highs will likely be record-breaking as temperatures warm close to 103. Saturday through Tuesday will likely bring the hottest temperatures to the region this week. Multiple days above 100 degrees will start to feel like the norm by the middle of next week.

Dangerous heat will continue to pose a threat to individuals who can't keep cool. High heat will put a strain on the Pacific Northwest's power grid. Reducing energy consumption while also taking breaks indoors is a must over the next week.

The fire threat remains high through the weekend. That's due to hot and dry conditions while relative humidity values fall. Wildfires can easily start in spread in these conditions.

A KOIN 6 Weather Alert remains in place through Tuesday. That's when the Excessive Heat Warning comes to an end along the Willamette Valley late Tuesday evening. Temperatures will continue to stay hot through the middle of the week with 90-degree temps remaining over the Pacific Northwest.

No rain is expected over the next week. The dry conditions along with the hot and sunny weather will make the fire threat increase rapidly.

Stay with the KOIN 6 Weather Team as the dangerous heat continues to build over the Pacific Northwest.