Good morning all. We have issued a Heat Advisory starting Tuesday July 4th and going through Wednesday July 5th. The areas included are all of the Willamette Valley, to include Vancouver, WA, the Coast Range and the Foothills of the Oregon Cascades. #orwx #wawx pic.twitter.com/2AeQrEiB13
— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) July 2, 2023
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for parts of western Oregon, warning that high temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees are expected in some areas on July 4 and again Wednesday.
The hottest high temperatures are forecast for the Willamette Valley and Clark County, Columbia River Gorge, the Oregon Coast Range and Cascades foothills.
The advisory has been issued for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Independence Day, through 11 p.m. Wednesday. In fact, the temperature may remain in the 70s overnight Tuesday for the inner urban core of the city of Portland.
“Very dry conditions will impact the vast majority of the forecast area through Wednesday, elevating fire weather concerns where fuels are sufficiently dry, such as grassy areas and shrub/brushlands,” the weather service said.
The weather service predicts temperatures will fall to closer to seasonal averages later in the week.
Precautions from the Weather Service include:
— Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
— Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
— Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. 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 911.
