Heat ~ The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for several regions across Oregon and Washington, effective from 10 a.m. Sunday through 10 p.m. Monday.
The advisory comes amid forecasts of unusually high temperatures that could pose risks to public health.
According to the NWS, daytime highs are expected to range between 92 and 96 degrees Fahrenheit, with the Portland/Vancouver Metro area and the western Columbia River Gorge seeing the most intense heat.
Facts: The Seattle area is currently experiencing high temperatures known as a heat wave. When outside temperatures are extreme, the danger for heat-related illnesses rises. Older adults, young children, and people with mental illness and chronic diseases are at particularly high risk.
What to do:
- Spend time in air-conditioned places. Visit an air-conditioned mall, movie theater or other cool public place.
- Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun.
- Dress in lightweight clothing.
- Check on elderly neighbors and relatives and encourage them to stay cool and drink lots of water regularly.
- Limit the time you spend in direct sunlight.
- Do not leave infants, children, pets or people with limited mobility in a parked car.
- Stay tuned to the radio for updates on emergency information.
- If you know of someone who is unable to understand, see, or hear this message, please tell them about it.
Helpful links:
http://www.seattle.gov/emergency-management/what-if/hazards/excessive-heat
http://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/EmergencyPreparednessandResponse/Factsheets/HotWeatherSafety
Source: NWS
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