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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 95-105 degrees expected.
This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related
illness.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon
and central, south central, and southeast Washington.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,
especially 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.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
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.

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...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE WITH A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS OVER
SOUTHEAST OREGON THIS WEEKEND...

...DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS IN THE COLUMBIA BASIN AND KITTITAS
VALLEY SUNDAY...

Hot, dry, and unstable conditions continue through the weekend,
along with a slight chance of thunderstorms on Sunday primarily
over the mountains of central Oregon. Meanwhile, breezy winds and
low RHs are expected to produce critical fire weather conditions
for the Columbia Basin and Kittitas Valley on Sunday.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR641,
WA690, AND WA691...

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon, 690 Kittitas Valley and 691 Lower Columbia Basin.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of sustained wind and low relative
humidity will result in conditions conducive to rapid fire
spread and extreme fire behavior.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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