Richland, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY 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 Wednesday 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...

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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