Terrebonne, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 99 to 102
degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk
of heat-related illness.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of
the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and North Central Oregon.
In Washington, Simcoe Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

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.

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...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES OR696, OR698, OR700, OR703, OR704, AND OR705...

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 696 John Day Valley, 698
Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon, 703
Warm Springs Reservation, 704 Northern Deschutes National
Forest and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest.

* TIMING...From noon Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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