Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 19 at 9:26PM PDT until June 23 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 9:26pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures around 95 to
100 degrees F possible.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, Portland Metro
Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro, and East Clark County Lowlands.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warming trend on Monday and Tuesday with
urban heat impacts possible. Overnight temperatures will be
warmest on Monday night into Tuesday morning ranging from 63-65
degrees F. Tuesday into Wednesday will be similar in the most
urban areas. Onshore flow will provide some potential relief
Tuesday night.
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Area Description:
Tualatin Valley; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender: