The Li'l Pink House

06/14/2026

The wind shifted to the east and temps sky rocketed almost 14 degrees in 30 minutes. Never experienced that before out here!

06/14/2026

Sunset on a warm evening that is filled with summer vibes. The beach is packed (by Rockaway standards).

06/14/2026

A perfect windy day for this toy on the beach (not sure he was expecting that dog to chase him tho).

06/14/2026

Pressure washing is DONE after a long day. The deck looks great, and now has a few very hot days to dry out before the next step.

06/13/2026

Horrific!

06/13/2026

Another night of clear skies. Sunset after burn continues at 10:30pm. Hellooooo, Summer!

06/13/2026

Another beautiful sunny day. Wind was a bit stronger than desired, but it was a lovely day to be on the coast.

06/13/2026

Half the deck is officially power washed. During the heat wave this weekend the hope is to get the deck wood treated and all dried without a chance of rain. It’s satisfying to see the progress but I can see why this job is usually hired out to pros.

06/12/2026

UPDATE: The Heat Advisory has been expanded to include the Oregon Coast on Sunday, June 14.

An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are in effect from June 14 through June 16 across much of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Inland areas could see daytime temperatures between 92 and 100 degrees, with warm overnight lows in the mid 60s.

The Extreme Heat Warning covers the Portland-Vancouver metro area, Western Columbia River Gorge, and Chehalem Mountains. A Heat Advisory is in effect for most other locations, including the coast.

Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, seek air-conditioned spaces when possible, and use caution around rivers and lakes where cold water shock remains a risk.

06/12/2026

Be prepared for heat on Sunday!

UPDATE: Heat Advisory now includes the coast on Sunday, June 14th.

🌡️ An Extreme Heat Warning & Heat Advisory have been issued from Sunday, June 14th through Tuesday, June 16th.

Daytime temperatures from 92°F to 100°F with overnight lows of 63°F to 67°F are expected to impact the majority of the Willamette Valley from Sunday, June 14th through Tuesday June 16th, 2026.

The Extreme Heat Warning is for the Greater Portland-Vancouver Metro, Western Columbia River Gorge, and Chehalem Mountains.

The Heat Advisory is for all locations except for the Cascades, the Greater Portland-Vancouver, and Western Columbia River Gorge.

Now is the time to prepare for hot temperatures!

🧢 Have sunscreen & light-colored, loose-fitted clothing
🥵 Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day if possible
💨 Find locations with air conditioning
⚠️ Beware of cold water shock: wear a life jacket when swimming in local rivers and lakes