Crook County, OR
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 06/15 10:00 AM PDT – Monday 06/15 10:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Pendleton OR
What
Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 90 to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness.
Where
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley.
When
From 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.
Impacts
Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
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.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.
Areas Impacted
- Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon
- Central Oregon
- Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington
- Kittitas Valley
- Yakima Valley
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Heat Advisories in effect for Monday
Created by the NWS Pendleton WFO
Heat advisories are in place for Monday from 10 AM until 10 PM for the Kittitas and Yakima valleys, the Eastern Columbia River Gorge and Central Oregon.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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