Heat Advisory issued May 3 at 10:58AM PDT until May 3 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 91 degrees F expected. Significant
cooling expected overnight.
* WHERE...Greater Vancouver Metro, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, Inner Portland Metro, and East Portland Metro.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is around 5% chance of high
temperatures of 95 degrees or greater in urban areas around the
Portland-Metro area. Overall Moderate HeatRisk with relieving
cooling temperatures overnight. Highs will be near record breaking
temperatures for this time of year.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the
day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and
neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air
moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Moderate HeatRisk affects those who are sensitive to heat,
especially those without cooling/hydration, and some health systems
and industries.
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