Creswell, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures of 90 to 96 degrees F expected.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and
Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of
the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Central Columbia River
Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River
Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River
and Cowlitz River Valleys, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, West
Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, North Clark County
Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak heating days will be Sunday and Monday
with a slight cool down on Tuesday. Overnight temperatures will
remain elevated Sunday night into Monday morning, and Monday night
into Tuesday morning. Night time temperatures ranging from 60 to
65 degrees F will lead to limited overnight relief.

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.

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

For sheltering information and other human services, dial 2 1 1
during business hours or visit 211info.org in Oregon or wa211.org in
Washington.

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