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“Sunny and hot” sums up today’s weather in East Multnomah County, Sandy and Estacada, with the afternoon temp expected to reach 96 degrees. NOAA has issued a heat advisory through 10 p.m. Monday.

Temps should drop beginning Tuesday, just in time for the final push into Graduation Week. Tuesday should reach only into the high 80s with light wind.

That’s good news for the schools planning outdoor commencement ceremonies, like Estacada, and for families planning outdoor graduation parties later this week.

Wednesday’s high should moderate to the low 80s, and Thursday’s high is forecast into the upper 70s, then hovering in the low 70s through Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day).

There is a possibility of a few showers on Friday morning, but other than that, the forecast is calling for a dry week.

Here’s a quick reminder of upcoming commencement events covered by The Outlook, Sandy Post and Estacada News:

• Barlow High School: 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
• Gresham High School: 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
• Centennial High School: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
• Springwater Trail High School: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Barlow High School
• Reynolds High School: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Vets Memorial Coliseum
• Metro East Web Academy: Thursday, June 12, at East Hill Church
• Sandy High School: 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, Rolling Hills Church, Tualatin
• Mount Hood Community College: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, Yoshida Activity Center
• Estacada High School: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Buzz Randall Stadium in Estacada