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Salem, Willamette Valley Get Overnight Thunder and Lightning Show

There have been no reports of damage or fires caused by lightning in the Willamette Valley or Oregon Coast Range as of 12:45 a.m. Also no power outages have been reported. lightning

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The National Weather Service radar at 12:45 a.m. showed a strong band of thunderstorms rolling slowly through the Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast range.

In the Salem-Keizer area, light rain and small hail began to fall from the storm at around 12:30 p.m.

Salem, Willamette Valley Greeted by Morning Thunderstorm

Another thunderstorm is possible this afternoon and evening in the valley, with gusty winds and small hail possible.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A fast moving thunderstorm took Salem and the Willamette Valley by surprise Sunday morning, after days of clear blue skies and warm weather.

Reports into Salem-News.com said booming thunder, and lighting could be heard and seen from Salem, Silverton, Woodburn, McMinnville, and along the north Oregon Coast.

Salem, Willamette Valley Brace for Days of Hot, Dry Weather

Salem-News.com has tips and places you can go to protect or cool off you and your family during the heat wave.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Temperatures in Salem and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley are expected to reach near 95, or above over the next seven days.

Salem area ice cream shops, movie theaters, and local swimming pools along with hotels and restaurants up and down the Oregon Coast, are expecting some "extra" people over the next few days looking to cool off from the valley heat.