Weather, Science & Travel

Seven Day forecast for July 19-25

NorthCoastOregon July 18, 2008

Week starts out overcast but progresses to partly sunny and a chance of temperatures in the 70s by week’s end.

AAA Oregon Offering Green Tag Program

NorthCoastOregon July 11, 2008

“>AAA Oregon/Idaho has now united with the Green Tag program pioneered by the national non-profit organization, Bonneville Environmental Foundation.

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Special Weather Bulletin - Astoria Dispatch Center

Staff June 26, 2008

Inland temperatures will likely reach into the 90s beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend. Temperatures will be similar to the short unusually hot spell that occurred in the spring during the middle of May.Stay indoors if possible and avoid vigorous exertion during the heat of the day. Also be sure to stay hydrated with plenty of liquids such as water.

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HEALTH OFFICIALS SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN SPOTTING, PREVENTING WEST NILE VIRUS

Staff June 25, 2008

Warm weather may be slow to arrive on the North Coast this year, but when it does, mosquitos will be here with it. In preparation for their arrival, health officials in Clatsop County are monitoring for possible cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, which is spread by these insects. To help in this effort, the public is encouraged to report recently dead corvid birds such as crows, jays and magpies, which are highly susceptible to West Nile. Reports should be made to the Clatsop County Health and Human Services Department at (503) 325-8500. Citizens are asked not to report non-corvid birds, or birds that have been killed by trauma such as being hit by a car or killed by another animal, or birds which have been dead more than …

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North Coast Land Conservancy & Coastal Natural History Center Team Up for Summer Program

Staff June 17, 2008

Each summer the North Coast Land Conservancy teams up with the Coastal Natural History Center to present a variety of programs on a variety of subjects related to the north coast’s natural history. The programs are FREE and open to the public. All programs are at the Coastal Natural History Center at 2674 Hwy 101 North in Seaside [map] unless otherwise indicated. We hope you will join us for one or more of these great programs. Note: This schedule is subject to change. Please check back frequently for updates.