* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 103 possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington.
* WHEN…From Thursday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
For sheltering information and other human services, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org in Oregon or wa211.org in Washington.
