Excessive Heat Warning in John Day Basin through Wednesday
By Logan Bagett on Monday, July 8th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
JOHN DAY \ DAYVILLE \ MONUMENT – An Excessive Heat Warning remains in Effect for the John Day Basin until 10 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Expect dangerously hot conditions with limited overnight relief. The agency is calling for afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 110 degrees, with overnight lows only cooling to the mid-50s to lower 70s.
The risk for heat-related illnesses increases significantly during extreme heat events like this. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in cool area, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Governor Tina Kotek has declared a statewide extreme heat emergency. Also, a Heat Advisory is in place for Long Creek and the Southern Blue Mountains.
Find the full Excessive Heat Warning message below:
(From the National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR)
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
622 AM PDT Mon Jul 8 2024
ORZ505-511-082230-
/O.CON.KPDT.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240711T0500Z/
John Day Basin-Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Spray, Monument, Mitchell, Bend,
Prineville, Madras, John Day, Redmond, and Dayville
622 AM PDT Mon Jul 8 2024
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with limited overnight relief.
Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 110 degrees. Overnight low
temperatures in the mid-50s to lower 70s.
* WHERE…Central Oregon and John Day Basin.
* WHEN…Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Hottest temperatures during this
long-duration heatwave are expected Tuesday.
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
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