Much of the Portland Metro Area and a number of outlying areas started to see unseasonably hot conditions Saturday, with temperatures expected to rise further through Monday.

Those conditions also increase the risk of wildfires and illnesses from heat exposure.

The National Weather Service issued multiple alerts on Friday, including an extreme heat warning starting at 11 a.m. Sunday through 11 p.m. Tuesday for the greater Portland metro area, western Columbia River Gorge and parts of Clark County.

Temperatures were expected to hit the low 90s on Saturday, peaking at nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday.

As of Saturday morning, Multnomah County has not opened dedicated cooling shelter sites. Health officials encouraged people to seek refuge from the heat by visiting libraries, malls, and other public gathering places with air conditioning.

The county maintains a list of misting stations, splash pads, and cooling areas on its website.

The high temperatures are also forcing organizers of outdoor events to prepare for the extreme conditions. At the U.S. Open Footbag Tournament in West Linn, event director Jasper Shults came prepared.

This year, they brought more canopies and extra water to help athletes cope with the heat over the weekend.

“We take care of ourselves, and we take care of our teammates,” Shults said. “We all have water bottles on the side of every court here. Teams are provided breaks for drinking timeouts and five-minute breaks between matches.”

Kenny Shults, Jasper’s father and one of the top-rated footbag players in the world, said he expects the heat could create challenging conditions for play.

“It’s definitely going to be tough tomorrow,” Kenny Shults said. “Just stay in the shade, stay cool between — but it is going to be a long weekend.”

In addition to the impact of extreme heat on public health, officials are preparing for the increased risk of wildfire.

On Friday, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue enacted a burn ban, which started Saturday and includes portions of Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas and Yamhill counties.

Portland Fire & Rescue also announced its burn ban across the city starting June 15.

In a press release, fire officials said the ban also prohibits recreational campfires, fire pits, and the burning of wood and agricultural debris.

Amanda Linares contributed reporting to this story.

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