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Other Weather Alerts |
| Type |
Heat Advisory |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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| Issued By |
NWS Portland (Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington) |
| Issuing Time |
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:49:00 PDT |
| Broadcast Time |
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:49:00 PDT |
| Valid Until |
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 22:00:00 PDT |
| Brief Description |
Heat Advisory |
| Detailed Description |
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY. * WHAT. Temperatures 90 to 100 expected. * WHERE. In Oregon, Lower Columbia, Greater Portland Metro Area, Upper Hood River Valley, Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Greater Vancouver Area, Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN. From noon Saturday to 10 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur. Rivers are running cold and fast, and will continue to do so this weekend. Nearly every year, people die in rivers in southwest Washington and northwest Oregon due to cold water shock during the season`s first heat wave. Hot temperatures can make the cool water seem tempting, but river temperatures in the 50s can easily result in cold water shock that can kill in minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. Sunday will be the hottest day with highs in the mid to upper 90s, locally near 100. Maximum temperatures Saturday and Monday are expected to be 90 to 95. Nighttime temperatures are likely to fall into upper 50s to mid 60s. |
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