Weather Alerts for Multnomah County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Heat Advisory  HEAT ADVISORY   Heat Advisory
MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Tualatin Valley - Inner Portland Metro - East Portland Metro - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - Upper Hood River Valley - Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - North Clark County Lowlands - Inner Vancouver Metro - East Clark County Lowlands - West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14 - Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14
Effective: Sat, 7/12 2:02pm Updated: Sun, 7/13 12:35am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 7/13 5:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 98
degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot
conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees
and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood
River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro,
and Central Willamette Valley.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 30-50% chance for high
temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley
on Wednesday.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the
day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and
neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air
moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night,
unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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.

Extreme Heat Watch  EXTREME HEAT WATCH   Extreme Heat Watch
MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Tualatin Valley - Inner Portland Metro - East Portland Metro - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - Upper Hood River Valley - Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - North Clark County Lowlands - Inner Vancouver Metro - East Clark County Lowlands - West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14 - Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14
Effective: Sat, 7/12 2:02pm Updated: Sun, 7/13 12:35am Urgency: Future
Expires: Sun, 7/13 5:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 98
degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot
conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees
and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood
River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro,
and Central Willamette Valley.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 30-50% chance for high
temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley
on Wednesday.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the
day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and
neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air
moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night,
unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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.

Extreme Heat Watch  EXTREME HEAT WATCH   Extreme Heat Watch
MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Areas Affected:
West Hills and Chehalem Mountains - Outer Southeast Portland Metro - West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft
Effective: Sat, 7/12 2:02pm Updated: Sun, 7/13 12:35am Urgency: Future
Expires: Sun, 7/13 5:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 90 to
100 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Portland Metro Hills, and West Columbia River Gorge of
Oregon above 500 ft.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 10% chance for high temperatures
of 100 degrees or hotter on Wednesday.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the
day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and
neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air
moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night,
unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.