Heat advisory for Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon until Tuesday night

On Sunday at 12:53 p.m. a heat advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until Tuesday at 9 p.m. for Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.

“Hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness,” states the weather service. “Hottest temperatures are expected to occur Monday afternoon.”

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

Heat safety: Protecting yourself in hot conditions

• 
  Stay hydrated:
  
  Drink plenty of fluids.
• 
  Seek shelter:
  
  Opt for an air-conditioned room to stay comfortable.
• 
  Avoid sun exposure:
  
  Stay out of the sun, and make sure to check up on relatives and neighbors.
• 
  Child and pet safety:
  
  Do not leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
• 
  Caution outdoors:
  
  Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
• 
  Select the ideal time:
  
  Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
• 
  Recognize heat-related issues:
  
  Learn to identify the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• 
  Dress comfortably:
  
  Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.

Additional tips for outdoor workers:

• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas for outdoor workers.
• If someone is overwhelmed by the heat, swiftly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
• In emergency situations, dial 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: Protecting yourself in hot conditions

• 
  
  Stay hydrated:
  
  Drink plenty of fluids.
  
• 
  
  Seek shelter:
  
  Opt for an air-conditioned room to stay comfortable.
  
• 
  
  Avoid sun exposure:
  
  Stay out of the sun, and make sure to check up on relatives and neighbors.
  
• 
  
  Child and pet safety:
  
  Do not leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
  
• 
  
  Caution outdoors:
  
  Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
  
• 
  
  Select the ideal time:
  
  Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
  
• 
  
  Recognize heat-related issues:
  
  Learn to identify the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
  
• 
  
  Dress comfortably:
  
  Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.
  

Additional tips for outdoor workers:

• 
  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas for outdoor workers.
  
• 
  If someone is overwhelmed by the heat, swiftly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
  
• 
  In emergency situations, dial 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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