Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 19 at 11:31AM PDT until June 23 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98
degrees possible. This will pose a major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
Instruction:
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.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot
weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter
of minutes.
Area Description:
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: