Sandy, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 90 to
100 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Portland Metro Hills, and West Columbia River Gorge of
Oregon above 500 ft.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 10-50% chance for high
temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter on Wednesday.

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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