Excessive Heat Warning
Status
Event Continued ExpiredStart Time
Mon 07/08/2024 05:53 PM EDTEnd Time
Wed 07/10/2024 01:00 AM EDTSignificance
WarningImpacts
High impact
Locations Affected
Portland, OR ∙ Eugene, OR ∙ Salem, OR ∙ Vancouver, WA ∙ Gresham, OR ∙ Hillsboro, OR ∙ Beaverton, OR ∙ Springfield, OR ∙ Corvallis, OR ∙ Albany, ORFull Alert Message
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 253 PM PDT Mon Jul 8 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 100 and 105 degrees expected. Overnight temperatures will be slow to cool off each evening, only falling below 70 degrees for a short period each night, if at all depending on your location. The warm nighttime temperatures will limit chances to recover from the heat, exacerbating the risk of heat-related illness during this prolonged heat wave. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS 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 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org in Oregon or wa211.org in Washington.
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ORZ104>125-WAZ202>210-100500- /O.CON.KPQR.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240710T0500Z/ North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast Range- Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland Metro-Outer Southeast Portland Metro-West Central Willamette Valley-East Central Willamette Valley-Benton County Lowlands-Linn County Lowlands-Lane County Lowlands-West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft-West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Upper Hood River Valley-Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Clackamas County Cascade Foothills-Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties-Lane County Cascade Foothills-Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands-Willapa Hills-Cowlitz County Lowlands-North Clark County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-South Washington Cascade Foothills-West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor-Central Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor- Including the cities of Newberg, Sunset Summit, Tigard, Salmon Creek, Chehalem Mountain, St. Helens, Ridgefield, Underwood, Mary's Peak, Springfield, Clatskanie, Washougal, Carson, Silverton, North Bonneville, Castle Rock, Junction City, Oakridge, Monmouth, Toutle, Lake Merwin, Lebam, Lake Oswego, Keizer, Hillsboro, Wilson River Summit, La Center, Welches, Rockcreek, Hoskins, Salem, Eugene, Brooklyn, Brightwood, Vernonia, Corvallis, Yacolt, Sylvan Hill, Rainier, Odell, Sherwood, Stevenson, Silver Falls, Cape Horn, McKenzie Bridge, Fairview, Alsea, Woodburn, Kalama, Happy Valley, Creswell, Monroe, Horton, Grand Ronde Indian Reservation, Brush Prairie, Bonneville, Rhododendron, Oregon City, Molalla, Kelso, Troutdale, Albany, Cherryville, Glenwood, Stayton, Portland, Willapa, Lebanon, Jewell, Alma, Boring, Parkdale, Longview, Valsetz, Vida, Woodland, Sellwood, Gresham, Vancouver, Eagle Creek, Wyeth, Mill City, Multnomah Falls, Sandy, Mapleton, Battle Ground, McMinnville, Amboy, Beacon Rock SP, Knappa, Philomath, Cascade Locks, Rosburg, Wilsonville, Scappoose, Rooster Rock, Necanicum, Detroit, Forest Grove, Cathlamet, Brownsville, Hood River, Cottage Grove, Hockinson, Corbett, Skyline Drive, Estacada, Dallas, Camas, Sheridan, Harrisburg, Evergreen, and Grand Ronde 253 PM PDT Mon Jul 8 2024
