Extreme Heat Watch for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon +4 more
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- Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, Yakima Valley
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What: Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 100 to 102 degrees, and 101 to 105 in the Columbia Basin possible. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Where: Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and...
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 100 to 102 degrees, and 101 to 105 in the Columbia Basin possible. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat will begin on Tuesday, with widespread moderate and locally major HeatRisk. Wednesday looks to be the hottest day, with Major HeatRisk across the Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley and portions of the Gorge and Blue Mountain Foothills. Thursday will also see widespread moderate HeatRisk and locally major HeatRisk, mainly across the Columbia Basin.
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Extreme Heat Watch issued July 20 at 5:54AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Pendleton OR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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