Richland, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 95 to
105 degrees possible. This will pose a major to extreme risk of
heat-related illness.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and
central, south central, and southeast Washington.

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

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Extreme heat will significantly increase the
risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population,
especially those who are heat sensitive and those without
effective cooling or adequate hydration.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during warm or hot
weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter
of minutes.

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