r/Eugene • u/Equal-Thought-8648 • Aug 11 '23
105 degrees on Monday? jiggly
Are you serious?
Stay hydrated. Walk your pets early. Stay in the shade and wear a hat!
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u/GingerMcBeardface Aug 11 '23
Gather all those who complain about the rain and gray skies.
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u/oedipism_for_one Aug 11 '23
It has been exceptionally dry lately. As someone who enjoys the dreary weather I can say I miss it.
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u/Blabulus Aug 11 '23
Oregon just doesnt rain as much as it used to when I was a kid! Im dreaming of Bellingham,Wa where it regularly rains for 30-40 days in a row!
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u/pattydickens Aug 12 '23
I lived in Eugene in the late 90's. It rained so much, but i loved it because i grew up in the desert. I was down there last fall, and it felt like Eastern Oregon because of the heat and how dry everything was.
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u/Equal-Thought-8648 Aug 11 '23
I'm not pointing any fingers...
...BUT, there was recently a lot of posts about a local pagan pride and celebration in the park.
Can we blame them for the lack of rain or do we need to weigh them against a duck first?
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u/BarbequedYeti Aug 11 '23
Just moved here from az. Ill take one for the team. I havent seen rain in.... hmm. Damn. Its been months.
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u/Equal-Thought-8648 Aug 11 '23
If we can't burn the witch, I suppose barbecued Yeti is the next best thing.
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u/MGC00992 Aug 11 '23
I am downvoting the projected temperature.
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u/PoledraDog Aug 11 '23
I am unsubscribing from the projected temperature.
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u/Narrow-Ad-279 Aug 12 '23
I am sending a strongly worded letter to the projected temperature
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u/Oregongirl1018 Aug 12 '23
I thought we could just cancel stuff we don't like? I'm canceling the projected temperature. Did I do that right?
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u/ApplesBananasRhinoc Aug 11 '23
Well there goes all my plants…
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u/brwnwzrd Aug 12 '23
And there shall go my pants as well 👖🌡️
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u/ORaiderdad7 Aug 11 '23
Deep water all your trees!! They need our help.
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u/somenewcandles Aug 11 '23
Yes! Our friendly neighborhood has several suffering. I’ve seriously considered starting to knock on doors and remind people to not let fully mature trees just die because they didn’t use to have to water them.
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u/L_Ardman Aug 12 '23
Their eyes will pop out once you tell them how much water those trees actually need
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Aug 12 '23
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u/somenewcandles Aug 12 '23
Great questions! My experience is through volunteering with Friends of Trees, so it’s mostly focused on young tree health within 1-3 years of planting. With your younger maples and dogwoods, sounds like you have it right! I would limit to watering twice a week at most and making sure it’s a good deep soaking, 10-15 gallons is a good total for the week. Watering more often causes trees to have issues with resilience.
For mature trees in the coming heatwave, I recommend watering near their outer crown instead of next to trunk. You want to aim for 100-150 gallons per month, or once every two weeks. Water comes out of a standard hose at 10 gallons per minute, so running a sprinkler or hose around the perimeter about 7-8 minutes per session should cover them!
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u/somenewcandles Aug 12 '23
I think a slow trickle over a long period is totally sufficient, and would be easier on the top soil and allow for deeper absorption. I guess I was giving the standard hose flow idea for anyone reading the comment, and wanting to get an idea of how long they would need to run it for to cover their trees.
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u/fuzziblanket Aug 12 '23
Also be aware that Eweb may shut off the power if you’re in a fire danger zone. We just got that email.
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u/_dancing_ Aug 12 '23
Seems like we be asking EWEB to move powerlines underground in fire danger zones and moving transformers off poles.
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u/Zealousideal-Pen-233 Aug 12 '23
I would like to add please stay informed to local news in the event of wildfire and/or power safety shut off (psps) and check on your neighbors. I'm talking to you people that live up the canyon.
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u/Ichthius Aug 12 '23
Psps in south Eugene too. Putting sprinklers on the roof in the morning.
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u/Ichthius Aug 12 '23
Running a hose up on to the roof to an impact sprinkler to throw water if there’s a fire. May even do it the cool things down a bit. Long term I’d like to plumb it with metal pipe just behind the crest of the roof so you can’t see it. If I have power and internet I can turn on the valve from anywhere.
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u/GingerMcBeardface Aug 12 '23
Reminder to sign up for the Lane county alerts and to download the Watch Duty app for for updates.
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u/Timbers_15 Aug 12 '23
That 111 day a few years ago IN JUNE! 👀👀😬
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u/DryAward6478 Aug 13 '23
That was something else... I grew up here and yeah, 100+ a few days a year isn't something to make me apoplectic but my thermometer which I believe to be pretty accurate said 117. Oy. The horror.
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u/amphigory_error Aug 12 '23
Lane County area cooling center list for anyone who needs it!
I really wish they'd keep the community centers etc open after 5 pm on heat emergency days. Temperatures won't even start decreasing until around 6, and will still be dangerous for hours after.
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u/GrammaCheri Aug 12 '23
Please do not toss cigarettes or other lit materials out your car window! Watched this happen in Springfield the other day off Centennial.
Be very careful using outdoor grills and firepits. Stay hydrated. Encourage kiddos to drink water, eat sugar-free popsicles, play inside, and help them stay cool. Take kids to the library and other air-conditioned public places if your home doesn't have a/c.
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u/KaidenUmara Aug 12 '23
Watering plants is great and all, but dont forget to water yourself. Drink before you are thirsty, not after. If you decide to go hiking or something in the heat, bring a lot more than you think you need and turn back when you get to half of your supply even if you did not make it to where you wanted to go. Know the signs of heat stress an what to do.
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u/bigsampsonite Aug 12 '23
Every year it gets hot in August. 105 is a lot but last year there was multiple days at 102 so it is not uncommon. Good thing there are lakes and rivers all around. Tons of trees to sit under the shade. Make sure you have lots of water for your pets.
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u/babelsquirrel Aug 13 '23 edited Aug 13 '23
I still remember the day I moved to Eugene for grad school. Sept 1, 1987. High was 104F/40C. I remember stepping off the plane, walking down the stairs into the oppressive heat. I was questioning my sanity as I had never felt heat like that. Yes, I bought a window air conditioner for my apartment at Sears and had them install it.
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u/DrSlossage Aug 12 '23
Lol it's like eugene has never had a heat wave before
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u/jossysmama Aug 12 '23
It's more like Eugene recognizes how dangerous heat waves can be and is trying to plan accordingly...
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u/beane16 Aug 11 '23
Yes, please pay attention to the pavement temp when walking your dogs.