Extreme Heat Warning
Status
Event Continued Active alertStart Time
Sat 08/23/2025 04:08 AM EDTEnd Time
Wed 08/27/2025 02:00 AM EDTSignificance
WarningImpacts
High impact
Locations Affected
Portland, OR ∙ Vancouver, WA ∙ Eugene, OR ∙ Salem, OR ∙ Gresham, OR ∙ Hillsboro, OR ∙ Beaverton, OR ∙ Springfield, OR ∙ Corvallis, OR ∙ Albany, ORFull Alert Message
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 108 AM PDT Sat Aug 23 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 97-103F and overnight low temperatures of 60-70F expected, except low to mid 70s in the Columbia River Gorge. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, especially for those spending time outdoors or without access to adequate cooling. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturday and Sunday will be the hottest days. The warmest overnight lows are expected to occur in the Columbia River Gorge and in urban areas from Salem northward. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. 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.
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ORZ108>125-WAZ204>210-240015- /O.CON.KPQR.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250827T0600Z/ 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-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 Lake Oswego, Rooster Rock, Philomath, Happy Valley, Fairview, Underwood, Dallas, Yacolt, Boring, Castle Rock, Gresham, Rhododendron, Salmon Creek, Hillsboro, Junction City, Springfield, Hood River, Longview, Kalama, St. Helens, Woodland, Skyline Drive, Lebanon, North Bonneville, Evergreen, Stayton, Rainier, Battle Ground, Eugene, McMinnville, Oregon City, McKenzie Bridge, Cherryville, Portland, Wilsonville, Kelso, Beacon Rock SP, Mill City, Corvallis, Silverton, Multnomah Falls, Carson, Toutle, Detroit, Troutdale, Ridgefield, Brightwood, Rockcreek, Forest Grove, Amboy, Monmouth, La Center, Parkdale, Wyeth, Sylvan Hill, Estacada, Camas, Lake Merwin, Silver Falls, Woodburn, Monroe, Stevenson, Tigard, Harrisburg, Hockinson, Newberg, Clatskanie, Keizer, Cape Horn, Brownsville, Albany, Bonneville, Salem, Brush Prairie, Creswell, Sellwood, Odell, Cascade Locks, Vida, Scappoose, Eagle Creek, Sheridan, Cottage Grove, Washougal, Molalla, Chehalem Mountain, Vancouver, Sandy, Sherwood, Welches, Oakridge, and Corbett 108 AM PDT Sat Aug 23 2025
