WA WFO PORTLAND Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO PORTLAND Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, July 29, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
209 PM PDT Sat Jul 23 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 99
likely. Temperatures between 100 and 103 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures are expected
Tuesday through Thursday. Considerable uncertainty surrounds
temperatures on Friday and beyond. Overnight lows in the mid to
upper 60s in urbanized areas will provide little relief for
those without air conditioning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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