Monthly Archives: August 2017

Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect

North Oregon Coast Range-
East Slopes of the Central Oregon Coast Range-
Extreme South Washington Cascades and Foothills-
Eastern Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mt Adams Ranger District-
East Willapa Hills-Clark County Lowlands-
902 AM PDT Thu Aug 3 2017

…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR SIGNIFICANTLY UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 602…603…660…663…665 AND 667…

* Instability…Mid-level Haines 6 and High-level Haines 5 or 6.

* Relative Humidity…as low as 15 percent.

* Timing…Through Thursday evening with main impacts during the afternoons and evenings.

* Affected Area…In Oregon…Fire Weather Zone 602 North Oregon
Coast Range and Fire Weather Zone 603 East Slopes of the
Central Oregon Coast Range. In Washington…Fire Weather Zone
660 Extreme South Washington Cascades and Foothills…Fire
Weather Zone 663 Eastern Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mt
Adams Ranger District…Fire Weather Zone 665 East Willapa
Hills and Fire Weather Zone 667 Clark County Lowlands.

* IMPACTS…Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
and plume-dominated fire behavior which could threaten life
and property. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
unstable conditions, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures
can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

WX SERVICE ISSUES HEAT ADVISORY FOR ASTORIA – VERY HOT TEMPS

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Portland OR

218 PM PDT Tue Aug 1 2017

…VERY HOT TEMPERATURES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK…

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY…

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* TEMPERATURES…Record high temperatures of 85 to 95 are expected Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures could approach 100 in a few locations, with the warmest temperatures expected away from the beaches. Overnight temperatures will be above normal as well.

* TIMING…Wednesday will be the hottest day. Temperatures on Thursday will likely be a few degrees cooler, but still remain warm. Cooler air looks to arrive by Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS…The elderly, people without access to air conditioning and anyone engaged in prolonged outdoor activities will be be particularly vulnerable during this heat episode. Local power demand is expected to be at high levels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. Hot temperatures will create a situation in which heat related illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

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.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, even for short periods of time.

This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

J. R. RUSIECKI
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
ASTORIA 9-1-1