...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 90 to 100 degrees possible. * WHERE...Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Portland Metro Hills, and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-60% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 65 degrees and a 10-15% chance low temperatures remain above 70 degrees, which would limit overnight relief. There is also a 10-25% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter on Tuesday and Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. 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. &&
