Hood River, Oregon

... Heat advisory remains in effect until 8 PM PDT Sunday for the
Coast Range... inland valleys and Cascade foothills...

A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 PM PDT Sunday.

Afternoon temperatures will drop slightly on Sunday but
temperatures are still expected to range from 85 to 90 degrees in
the valleys and Cascade foothills. The Coast Range should be a bit
cooler with temperatures around 80 to 85 degrees. In addition
humidities will rise keeping the Comfort level low. Cooler marine
air is expected to begin pushing into the interior late in the day
Sunday.

At risk populations can be especially vulnerable to heat related
illnesses during episodes of hot weather. Drink plenty of fluids
and try to stay of the sun during the hottest part of the day.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids... stay in an air-conditioned
room... stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

... Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from Sunday afternoon
through Monday morning...

A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from Sunday afternoon
through Monday morning.

A cold front will begin crossing the Oregon Cascades late Sunday
afternoon and continue moving northeast across the lower Columbia
Basin through the overnight hours into Monday morning. The
primary concern will be from periods of enhanced lightning
activity across the lower elevation Grasslands. Rainfall amounts
are expected to be relatively light. Additionally... winds will
increase primarily Monday afternoon behind the front with lower
humidity expected due to daytime heating. Areas north of the
Horse Heaven Hills will be the slowest to experience humidity
increases.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings. For additional weather information... check out
web site at www.Weather.Gov/Pendleton