Extreme Heat Warning issued for the John Day Basin
By Logan Bagett on Monday, August 11th, 2025 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
JOHN DAY – The National Weather Service has issued and Extreme Heat Warning for the John Day Basin, in effect through Tuesday, August 12th at 10 p.m. Read the full weather message below:
(Release from the National Weather Service)
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
111 PM PDT Sun Aug 10 2025
ORZ505-508-510-511-WAZ521-112300-
/O.CON.KPDT.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250813T0500Z/
John Day Basin-Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Moro, Condon, Goldendale, Dayville,
Redmond, Mitchell, Prineville, Madras, Maupin, Bend, Bickleton,
Dufur, Heppner, Spray, John Day, Fossil, and Monument
111 PM PDT Sun Aug 10 2025
…EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 99 to 102
degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk
of heat-related illness, especially on Monday.
* WHERE…In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of
the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and North Central Oregon.
In Washington, Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN…Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
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.
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.
