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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
126 PM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025

ORZ505-508-510-511-WAZ521-100000-
/O.NEW.KPDT.XH.A.0002.250810T1900Z-250813T0500Z/
John Day Basin-Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Condon, Bend, Dayville, Monument,
Mitchell, Dufur, Redmond, Heppner, Maupin, Spray, Goldendale,
Bickleton, Moro, Prineville, Madras, John Day, and Fossil
126 PM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 101
  degrees possible. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related
  illness.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of
  the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and North Central Oregon.
  In Washington, Simcoe Highlands.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events.

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. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an
air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.



&&

$$

LN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
126 PM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025

ORZ041-044-507-WAZ024-026>029-100000-
/O.NEW.KPDT.XH.A.0002.250810T1900Z-250813T0500Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Eastern
Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-Foothills of the Blue
Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Arlington, Athena, Ellensburg, Hermiston,
Naches, Pilot Rock, White Salmon, Ione, Tri-Cities, Connell,
Sunnyside, Dayton, Walla Walla, Prosser, Boardman, The Dalles,
Pendleton, Toppenish, Waitsburg, Yakima, and Thorp
126 PM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 99 to 103
  degrees possible. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
  heat-related illness.

* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the
  Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley,
  and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events. Extreme heat will significantly increase the
  risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population,
  especially those who are heat sensitive and those without
  effective cooling or adequate hydration.

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. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an
air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.



&&

$$

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