Independence, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM PDT
MONDAY...

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Lane Regional
Air Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is
IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY.

An Air Quality Advisory for Ozone has been issued. High levels of ozone in the lower
atmosphere in the region combined with forecasted conditions will
cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Monday evening.

Pollutants can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and
lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit
outdoor activities and keep children indoors. Please follow medical
advice if you have a heart or lung condition.

More information about air quality can be found at:
www.orcaa.org
www.swcleanair.gov
www.oregon.gov/DEQ
www.lrapa.org

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of
96-103F and overnight low temperatures of 60-70F expected, except
low to mid 70s in the Columbia River Gorge.

* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central
Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern
and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events, especially for those spending time outdoors
or without access to adequate cooling.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Friday and Saturday will be the hottest days.
The warmest overnight lows are expected to occur in the Columbia
River Gorge and in urban areas from Salem northward.

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.

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

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.

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