...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures of 100 to 105 expected, except up to 110 in the valleys of western Siskiyou County. Low temperatures will be mainly in the mid to upper 60s. * WHERE...In California, Central Siskiyou County and Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County. This includes the Rogue, Illinois, Scott, Shasta and Klamath River Valleys as well as the communities of Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, Yreka, Montague, and Happy Camp. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...An increased chance of heat related illness for those without access to cooling facilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight temperatures will limit relief from hot daytime temperatures. Hot temperatures are likely to continue into mid-week. The Extreme Heat Warning will likely be downgraded to a Heat Advisory for zones 24 and 26 Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, 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. 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. &&
