Heat wave extended to Saturday night
By Terry Murry on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
The following is from the National Weather Service in Pendleton. The magenta area on the map is for an excessive heat warning. The orange is a heat advisory.
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon- Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-Grande Ronde Valley- Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-John Day Basin-Ochoco- John Day Highlands- Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon- North Central Oregon-Central Oregon- Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley- Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington- Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington- Northwest Blue Mountains-Simcoe Highlands- Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, Hermiston, Ione, Cove, Elgin, La Grande, Union, Meacham, Tollgate, Long Creek, North Powder, Ukiah, Dayville, John Day, Mitchell, Monument, Spray, Brothers, Paulina, Prairie City, Seneca, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Ski Bluewood Resort, Goldendale, and Bickleton 251 PM PDT Tue Jul 26 2022 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 105 to 115. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southeast Washington and central, north central and northeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. 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.
