Heat advisory active for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon until Tuesday night

The National Weather Service released a heat advisory at 12:53 p.m. on Sunday in effect until Tuesday at 9 p.m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon.

“Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness,” comments the weather service. “Hottest temperatures are expected to occur Monday afternoon.”

“Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. 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,” describes the weather service.

Heat safety: A guide to staying safe in high temperatures

• 
  Stay hydrated:
  
  Remember to drink plenty of fluids.
• 
  Find cool shelter:
  
  Stay indoors in an air-conditioned room to keep cool.
• 
  Avoid sun exposure:
  
  Avoid direct sun exposure, protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.
• 
  Child and pet safety:
  
  Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
• 
  Caution outdoors:
  
  If you must work or spend time outdoors, take extra precautions.
• 
  Optimal timing:
  
  Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
• 
  Recognize heat-related issues:
  
  Recognize the warning signs and familiarize yourself with symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• 
  Dress for comfort:
  
  Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to help your body stay cool.

Additional tips for outdoor workers:

• For outdoor workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
• If someone is overwhelmed by the heat, swiftly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
• In emergencies, call 911 for immediate assistance.

These NWS heat safety recommendations are vital for your well-being during periods of high temperatures. Stay informed and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others from the heat’s potentially dangerous effects.

Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.

Heat safety: A guide to staying safe in high temperatures

• 
  
  Stay hydrated:
  
  Remember to drink plenty of fluids.
  
• 
  
  Find cool shelter:
  
  Stay indoors in an air-conditioned room to keep cool.
  
• 
  
  Avoid sun exposure:
  
  Avoid direct sun exposure, protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.
  
• 
  
  Child and pet safety:
  
  Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
  
• 
  
  Caution outdoors:
  
  If you must work or spend time outdoors, take extra precautions.
  
• 
  
  Optimal timing:
  
  Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
  
• 
  
  Recognize heat-related issues:
  
  Recognize the warning signs and familiarize yourself with symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
  
• 
  
  Dress for comfort:
  
  Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to help your body stay cool.
  

Additional tips for outdoor workers:

• 
  For outdoor workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
  
• 
  If someone is overwhelmed by the heat, swiftly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
  
• 
  In emergencies, call 911 for immediate assistance.
  

These NWS heat safety recommendations are vital for your well-being during periods of high temperatures. Stay informed and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others from the heat’s potentially dangerous effects.

Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.

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