Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-John Day Basin-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Northwest Blue Mountains-Simcoe Highlands- Including the cities of Dayton, Arlington, Joseph, White Salmon,
Ukiah, Waitsburg, Pilot Rock, Cove, Pendleton, Mitchell, Walla Walla, Union, Athena, Condon, La Grande, Tollgate, John Day, The Dalles, North Powder, Wallowa, Heppner, Fossil, Bickleton,
Enterprise, Goldendale, Monument, Meacham, Long Creek, Ski Bluewood Resort, Elgin, Spray, and Dayville
138 PM PDT Thu Jul 18 2024
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM PDT
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central and southeast Washington.
* WHEN…From 11 AM Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS…Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
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 in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.
