Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:07AM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 10:07am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Temperatures 95 to 98 expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater
Vancouver Metro, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys,
and East Central Willamette Valley.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke from fires south of the region moving
into the area could result in cooler daytime high temperatures
than currently forecasted.
Instruction:
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.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Lower Columbia River; Tualatin Valley; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; East Central Willamette Valley; West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Upper Hood River Valley; Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
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