Weather Alerts for Marion CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 COLD WEATHER ADVISORY |
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| MARION COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Clatsop County Coast - Tillamook County Coast - Central Coast of Oregon - North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - North Oregon Coast Range - Central Oregon Coast Range - Lower Columbia River - Tualatin Valley - West Hills and Chehalem Mountains - Inner Portland Metro - East Portland Metro - Outer Southeast Portland Metro - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - Benton County Lowlands - Linn County Lowlands - Lane County Lowlands - West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft - West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - Upper Hood River Valley - Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - Clackamas County Cascade Foothills - Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties - Lane County Cascade Foothills - South Washington Coast - Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands - Willapa Hills - Cowlitz County Lowlands - North Clark County Lowlands - Inner Vancouver Metro - East Clark County Lowlands - South Washington Cascade Foothills - West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14 - Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14 |
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| Effective: Fri, 1/23 12:51pm | Updated: Fri, 1/23 3:15pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 1/24 12:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Temperatures and wind chills as low as 15 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit expected. * WHERE...The Lower Elevations of Northwest Oregon, and The Lower Elevations of Southwest Washington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Saturday. * 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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