WA WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, September 1, 2024

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HEAT ADVISORY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pendleton OR

1244 PM PDT Thu Aug 29 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 95 to 100 degrees

expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon

and central, south central, and southeast Washington.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 9 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of

heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,

especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

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 for Oregon or

wa211.org for Washington anytime.

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 95 degrees expected.

This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In

Washington, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 PM PDT Sunday.

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