Jacksonville, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...High temperatures of 100 to 105 expected, except up to 110
in the valleys of western Siskiyou County. Low temperatures will
be mainly in the mid to upper 60s.

* WHERE...In California, Central Siskiyou County and Western
Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine
County and Jackson County. This includes the Rogue, Illinois,
Scott, Shasta and Klamath River Valleys as well as the communities
of Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, Yreka, Montague,
and Happy Camp.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...An increased chance of heat related illness for those
without access to cooling facilities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight temperatures will limit relief
from hot daytime temperatures. Hot temperatures are likely to
continue into mid-week. The Extreme Heat Warning will likely be
downgraded to a Heat Advisory for zones 24 and 26 Wednesday.

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.

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.

&&