Weather Alerts for Clackamas CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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Areas Affected: North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Lower Columbia River - Tualatin Valley - West Hills and Chehalem Mountains - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - Benton County Lowlands - Linn County Lowlands - Lane County Lowlands - Cowlitz County Lowlands - North Clark County Lowlands - Inner Vancouver Metro - South Washington Cascade Foothills |
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| Effective: Sat, 1/24 11:33am | Updated: Sun, 1/25 6:40am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 1/25 11:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Temperatures and wind chills as low as 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit expected. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, North Clark County Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Information: Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. |
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