Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 9:01PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
WHAT: Temperatures as high as 95 to 100 expected.
WHERE: Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood
River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro,
Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and East Central
Willamette Valley.
WHEN: From 10 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Smoke from fires outside of the region or
clouds moving into the area could result in cooler daytime high
temperatures than currently forecast.
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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.
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.