Update: Heat advisory in place for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley until Tuesday night

At 12:33 a.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid from 11 a.m. until Tuesday 9 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley.

The weather service says to expect, “Temperatures up to 100 degrees.”

“Heat across the area may result in heat-related illness, especially for the young, elderly, and animals,” explains the weather service.

Tips from the weather service for staying safe during a heat wave

• 
  Stay hydrated:
  
  Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
• 
  Seek shelter:
  
  Stay indoors in an air-conditioned room to keep cool.
• 
  Avoid sun exposure:
  
  Stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
• 
  Child and pet safety:
  
  Exercise vigilance when it comes to young children and pets. Never leave them unattended in vehicles during high temperatures, as car interiors can quickly become dangerously hot.
• 
  Caution outdoors:
  
  Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
• 
  Optimal timing:
  
  Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
• 
  Recognize heat-related issues:
  
  Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• 
  Stay cool with clothing:
  
  Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing to stay cool.

Additional recommendations 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.

Tips from the weather service for staying safe during a heat wave

• 
  
  Stay hydrated:
  
  Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
  
• 
  
  Seek shelter:
  
  Stay indoors in an air-conditioned room to keep cool.
  
• 
  
  Avoid sun exposure:
  
  Stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
  
• 
  
  Child and pet safety:
  
  Exercise vigilance when it comes to young children and pets. Never leave them unattended in vehicles during high temperatures, as car interiors can quickly become dangerously hot.
  
• 
  
  Caution outdoors:
  
  Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
  
• 
  
  Optimal timing:
  
  Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
  
• 
  
  Recognize heat-related issues:
  
  Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
  
• 
  
  Stay cool with clothing:
  
  Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing to stay cool.
  

Additional recommendations 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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