East Wilson Weather

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley, Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro,
Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum
Counties, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon,
Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro,
Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Lane County Cascade
Foothills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to
frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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.

* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited
air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20
degrees expected.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, North and Central
Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade
Foothills, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro.

* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon PST
Friday.

* IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people
with respiratory problems. Wind chill values and very cold
temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.

State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning
occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much
as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged
periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground
where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for
any current restrictions in your area.

People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for
your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your
area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the
homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your
location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the
homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at
the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the
alert to read more details if applicable.

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.

* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited
air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20
degrees expected.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, North and Central
Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade
Foothills, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro.

* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon PST
Friday.

* IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people
with respiratory problems. Wind chill values and very cold
temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.

State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning
occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much
as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged
periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground
where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for
any current restrictions in your area.

People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for
your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your
area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the
homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your
location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the
homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at
the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the
alert to read more details if applicable.

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.