Excessive Heat Warning until 10:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 105, with warmest days being Monday and Tuesday. Overnight low temperatures will be in the 60s, but 70s in the hills. Some relief is possible midweek as temperatures cool off by a few degrees.
* WHERE...Coast Range of Northwest Oregon.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* AFFECTED AREAS: COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Tillamook County Emergency Management
201 Laurel Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 503-842-3412
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Excessive Heat Warning