Excessive Heat Watch until 12:00AM Friday
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible with maximum temperatures 100-104 Saturday, increasing to 105-110 by Wednesday.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple daily max temperature records are being threatened by this heatwave. The longevity of the event makes this a particularly dangerous heat wave.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LOWER TREASURE VALLEY ... OWYHEE MOUNTAINS ... HARNEY COUNTY ... BAKER COUNTY ... MALHEUR COUNTY ... OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
1935 Fire Lane
Owyhee, NV 89832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 775-757-2473
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Excessive Heat Watch