Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 14 Miles N Carrville CA

Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
927 AM PDT Thu Jul 4 2024

CAZ080-081-ORZ024-026-050000-
/O.CON.KMFR.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240709T0400Z/
Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County-Eastern Curry
County and Josephine County-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Merlin, Medford, Happy Camp, Grants Pass,
Greenview, Butte Falls, Klamath River, Gold Hill, Etna, Yreka,
Somes Bar, Rogue River, Shady Cove, Fort Jones, Ashland,
Applegate, Scott Bar, Hilt, Weed, Cave Junction, Wilderville,
Jacksonville, and Callahan
927 AM PDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 110 to
  115 and low temperatures in the upper 60s expected over multiple
  days.

* WHERE...In California, western and central Siskiyou County. This
  includes the cities of Yreka, Weed, Etna, and Happy Camp.  In
  Oregon, Josephine and Jackson counties and eastern Curry County.
  This includes the entire Rogue Valley and the cities of Medford,
  Grants Pass, Cave Junction, and Butte Falls.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events, particularly for those working or
  participating in outdoor activities. Area rivers will be cold and
  can cause shock to swimmers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a multi day heat wave with the
  warmest temperatures on Friday and Saturday. The Medford Airport
  has a 47% chance to tie or exceed the all time temperature record
  of 115.

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.

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