Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 15 at 7:40AM PDT until June 16 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 100
degrees F expected.
* WHERE...Portland Metro Lowlands, Western Columbia River Gorge,
Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Vancouver Metro,
and East Clark County Lowlands.
* WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Today will be the hottest day of the week
with temperatures cooling down on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter,
you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from
the heat.
Area Description:
Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov