- Excessive Heat Watch for Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades County, Oregon
- Excessive Heat Watch issued August 06 at 2:42PM PDT until August 09 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS
- Effective: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 1 p.m.
- Expires: Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 11 p.m.
...Unseasonably hot conditions return to inland areas Wednesdy and
Thursday...
.An upper level ridge will build over the region mid week, this
will bring triple digits highs, with warm overnight lows to inland
west side valleys. The river valleys in western Siskiyou county
should see cold drainage flow from the mountains that will result
in cooler lows than the Shasta valley.
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued an Excessive
Heat Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday morning through
Thursday evening.
* Temperature...High temperatures in the watch area...100 to 106.
* Locations include...In Northern California; Yreka, Montague
Klamath River and Grenada. In Oregon; Medford, Ashland, Grants
Pass, Jacksonville and other communities along the Rouge and
Applegate rivers.
* Impacts...Hot daytime temperatures will increase chances for
heat related illness, especially for sensitive groups and people
without access to air conditioning. Heat stress is also
possible for livestock and outdoor pets. Smoke will exacerbate
heat related issues for vulnerable populations.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
- Excessive Heat Watch for Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades County, Oregon
- Excessive Heat Watch issued August 31 at 3:53AM PDT until September 03 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS
- Effective: Friday, September 1, 2017 at 1 p.m.
- Expires: Monday, September 4, 2017 at 1 a.m.
...Very Warm Temperatures Possible This Labor Day Weekend...
.High pressure will build into the region Thursday, and by
Friday, temperatures will warm to values of 20 to 25 degrees
above normal for this time of year. Relief even at night will be
limited, as lows are not expected to drop below 70 for much of
the region. While smoke from area wildfires will keep
temperatures slightly cooler than they might otherwise be, it
will also pose a health problem for those seeking relief by
opening windows, or attempting any outdoor activities.
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* Maximum Temperatures: Upper 90s to mid 100s.
* Minimum Temperatures: Mid 60s to Mid 70s.
* Locations include: Inland areas of Southwest Oregon west of
the Cascades, including Roseburg, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville,
Glendale, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Toketee Falls, Medford,
and Ashland.
* Impacts: Very high temperatures and limited relief overnight
will increase chances for heat related illness, especially for
sensitive groups and people without access to air
conditioning. Heat stress is also possible for livestock and
outdoors pets.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of hot
temperatures is expected. Hot temperatures may create a DANGEROUS
SITUATION in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of
fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and
check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.
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