Grants Pass, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures of 100 to near 110 degrees
with very warm overnight temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern Curry County, Josephine and Jackson
Counties. This includes the communities of Agness, Grants Pass,
Cave Junction, Williams, Ruch, Rogue River, Gold Hill, White City,
Shady Cove, Medford, Jacksonville, Talent and Ashland.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat. Warm overnight temperatures will provide little
relief from hot daytime temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

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.

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