Update: Heat advisory for Oregon likely to expire at 9 p.m.

The advisory was in place for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon.

“Temperatures are expected to cool across the region tomorrow into the weekend, with HeatRisk values lowering below advisory criteria after this evening. Therefore, will allow the heat advisories to expire this evening,” states the National Weather Service.

Mastering the heat: Guidelines for staying safe in high temperatures

• 
  Stay hydrated:
  
  Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
• 
  Find cool shelter:
  
  Stay in an air-conditioned room.
• 
  Avoid sun exposure:
  
  Stay out of the sun, and 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:
  
  When working or spending time outside, take extra precautions.
• 
  Select the ideal time:
  
  If possible, move strenuous activities to early morning or evening for more favorable conditions.
• 
  Recognize heat-related issues:
  
  Know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• 
  Stay cool with clothing:
  
  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.

Mastering the heat: Guidelines for staying safe in high temperatures

• 
  
  Stay hydrated:
  
  Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
  
• 
  
  Find cool shelter:
  
  Stay in an air-conditioned room.
  
• 
  
  Avoid sun exposure:
  
  Stay out of the sun, and 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:
  
  When working or spending time outside, take extra precautions.
  
• 
  
  Select the ideal time:
  
  If possible, move strenuous activities to early morning or evening for more favorable conditions.
  
• 
  
  Recognize heat-related issues:
  
  Know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
  
• 
  
  Stay cool with clothing:
  
  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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