One product issued by NWS for: Gales Creek OR
Extreme Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 740 AM PDT Mon Jun 15 2026 ORZ109>112-120-WAZ206-207-209-160700- /O.EXT.KPQR.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260616T0700Z/ Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland Metro-West Columbia River Gorge I- 84 Corridor-Inner Vancouver Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor- Including the cities of Multnomah Falls, North Bonneville, Chehalem Mountain, Happy Valley, Forest Grove, Eagle Creek, Beacon Rock SP, Rooster Rock, Lake Oswego, Washougal, Bonneville, Skyline Drive, Stevenson, Rockcreek, Hillsboro, Vancouver, Oregon City, Gresham, Tigard, Fairview, Camas, Portland, Evergreen, Cape Horn, Sellwood, Troutdale, Salmon Creek, Sylvan Hill, Cascade Locks, and Sherwood 740 AM PDT Mon Jun 15 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees F expected. * WHERE...Portland Metro Lowlands, Western Columbia River Gorge, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Vancouver Metro, and East Clark County Lowlands. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Today will be the hottest day of the week with temperatures cooling down on Tuesday. 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. 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. 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 9 1 1. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. && $$