Heat Advisory Issued for Eastern Oregon
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Monday, August 14th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚 𝐂𝐨., 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐎𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨-𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬, 𝐖𝐀-𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐧𝐭𝐬
* What: Temperatures up to 100 expected.
* Where: In Oregon, Grande Ronde Valley, Wallowa county, northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, ochoco-John Day highlands and east slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In Washington, northwest Blue Mountains and upper slopes of the eastern Washington Cascades crest.
* When: From 11 AM Monday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* Impacts: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
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. 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.
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𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨., 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨., 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨., 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲
* What: Hot temperatures up to 104 on Tuesday and 105 on Wednesday.
* Where: Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon.
* When: From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ Tuesday to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Wednesday.
* Impacts: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
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. 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.
