Avisos

Excessive Heat Warning issued July 8 at 2:53PM PDT until July 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 100and 105 degrees expected. Overnight temperatures will be slow tocool off each evening, only falling below 70 degrees for a shortperiod each night, if at all depending on your location. The warmnighttime temperatures will limit chances to recover from theheat, exacerbating the risk of heat-related illness during thisprolonged heat wave.* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon andsouthwest Washington.* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat events.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.For sheltering information and other human services, dial 2 1 1during business hours or visit 211info.org in Oregon or wa211.org inWashington.

National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued July 8 at 1:03PM PDT by NWS Portland ORThe Southwest Clean Air Agency, the Oregon Department of EnvironmentalQuality, and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has issued anAir Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT TUESDAY.An Air Quality Advisory for Ozone has been issued. High levels ofozone in the lower atmosphere in the region combined withforecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthylevels at times through Tuesday evening.Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravateheart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious healthproblems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if itis smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lungcondition.More information about air quality can be found at:www.swcleanair.govwww.oregon.gov/DEQwww.lrapa.org

National Weather Service