Excessive Heat Watch This Week

Source: Alerts.Weather.gov

EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING…

MCDC – Local Info: In the midst of this heatwave the Upper McKenzie Community Center and Living Waters Church buildings are both operating as cooling centers 11am-6pm thru Friday 13th Aug.

• WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100
  possible.
• WHERE…Portions of Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon.
• WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening.
• IMPACTS…Extreme heat will significantly increase the
  potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Afternoon high temperatures are expected
  to rise to 90 to 95 degrees on Wednesday, then continue to
  increase to 95 to 100 degrees for Thursday and Friday.
  Temperatures will remain in the 90 to 95 degree range on
  Saturday. Additionally, overnight lows will be in the mid to
  upper 60s during this time, limiting recovery time and adding
  to an increased risk for heat related illnesses.

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.

Target Area:

• Cascade Foothills in Lane County
• Cascades in Lane County
• Central Coast Range of Western Oregon
• Coast Range of Northwest Oregon
• Lower Columbia
• Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills
• Northern Oregon Cascades
• Upper Hood River Valley