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Urgent Weather Message

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UA30011. Jul 31, 2022 19:08:55
0000 ATP6 OR0040100 20220731 19:08:55 (ATP9)
OR0040100 – PD ASTORIA
ATP6
(ATP6)

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
705 PM PDT SUN JUL 31 2022

 

COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON-
CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON-WILLAPA HILLS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF VERNONIA, JEWELL, SUNSET SUMMIT,
LEES CAMP, TRASK, GRANDE RONDE, BURNT WOODS, TIDEWATER,
SWISSHOME, VENETA, WILLAPA, FRANCES, AND RYDERWOOD
705 PM PDT SUN JUL 31 2022

…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…MODERATE HEAT RISK, MAINLY FOR AREAS WELL INLAND AND
CLOSER TO THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY. TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO
UPPER 80S THROUGH 9 PM.

* WHERE…IN OREGON, COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON AND CENTRAL
COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON. IN WASHINGTON, WILLAPA HILLS.

* WHEN…UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY.

* IMPACTS…HOT TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE HEAT ILLNESSES TO OCCUR.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…THE MARINE LAYER WILL PUSH IN A LITTLE
STRONGER TONIGHT, WHICH WILL KEEP THE WESTERN SLOPES COOLER.

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

HEAT ADVISORY

ORZ003-004-WAZ020-292015-
/O.CON.KPQR.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220731T0400Z/
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-
Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-Willapa Hills-
Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit,
Lees Camp, Trask, Grande Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater,
Swisshome, Veneta, Willapa, Frances, and Ryderwood
1212 PM PDT Thu Jul 28 2022

…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Moderate heat risk. High temperatures 90F to 95F. Low
temperatures 60F to 70F.

* WHERE…In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and Central
Coast Range of Western Oregon. In Washington, Willapa Hills.

* WHEN…Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities and for those
that do not have access to air conditioning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…There is a 70% chance that high
temperatures drop into the 80s Sunday.

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.

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