EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 100 to 105
expected. Overnight temperatures will also be very warm and limit
chances to recover from the heat, with lows ranging from the mid
60s to low 70s.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and
southwest Washington.
* WHEN…From noon Thursday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
Recommended actions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911 then call the Essential Services emergency phone line.
For sheltering information and other human services, dial 2 1 1
during business hours or visit 211info.org in Oregon