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Western Oregon is forecast to have unseasonably dry and warm weather this weekend, leading to a heightened risk of fires spreading, according to a special weather statement from the National Weather Service.
The relative humidity will drop to between 20% and 30% on Thursday, and may fall into the teens Friday and Saturday, the statement said.
That’s unusually low compared to recent low humidity in the area, which has been around 40%, National Weather Service meteorologist Daniel Hartsock said.
“Right around 25% and below is the criteria we look at for when dry conditions can start fires more easily,” he said.
Forecasts for Eugene predict sunny weather this weekend, with a high of 77 degrees on Friday and 80 on Saturday and Sunday.