Monthly Archives: May 2023

HEAT ADVISORY

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
259 AM PDT Sat May 13 2023

ORZ003-007-008-010-012-WAZ020-132300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.HT.Y.0001.230513T2100Z-230515T0600Z/
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-Central Willamette Valley-
South Willamette Valley-Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-
Cascade Foothills in Lane County-Willapa Hills-
Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit,
Lees Camp, Trask, Salem, McMinnville, Woodburn, Stayton, Dallas,
Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon, Sandy, Estacada,
Silver Falls State Park, Sweet Home, Vida, Jasper, Lowell,
Cottage Grove, Willapa, Frances, Elk Mountain, and Ryderwood
259 AM PDT Sat May 13 2023

…HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
PDT SUNDAY…

* WHAT…Unseasonably warm to hot conditions with maximum
temperatures in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Minimum temperatures
generally dipping into the mid 50s to lower 60s early each
morning.

* WHERE…In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon, Central
Willamette Valley, South Willamette Valley, Northern Oregon
Cascade Foothills and Cascade Foothills in Lane County. In
Washington, Willapa Hills.

* WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Urban centers and locations above the
valley floors will remain the warmest overnight, with morning
lows potentially holding in the mid to upper 60s.

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 in Oregon
or wa211.org in Washington

ORZ001-002-132300-
/O.CON.KPQR.HT.Y.0001.230513T2100Z-230515T0600Z/
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-
Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook,
Netarts, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Newport, Cape Foulweather,
Yachats, and Florence
259 AM PDT Sat May 13 2023

…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT SUNDAY…

* WHAT…Unseasonably warm to hot conditions with maximum
temperatures from the 80s along the beaches to the lower 90s a
few miles inland. Minimum temperatures may fail to dip below the
60s Sunday morning on elevated, exposed terrain.

* WHERE…North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

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 in Oregon
or wa211.org in Washington

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/portland