Heat Advisory Jackson-Josephine Counties until Wednesday  7/5

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
902 PM PDT Fri Jun 30 2023

CAZ080>085-ORZ022-024-026>031-020000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230706T0600Z/
Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County-
South Central Siskiyou County-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County-
Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-South Central Oregon Cascades-
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Somes Bar, Happy Camp, Callahan, Etna,
Fort Jones, Greenview, Scott Bar, Hilt, Klamath River, Yreka,
Mount Shasta, McCloud, Pondosa, Bray, Tennant, Newell, Tulelake,
Dorris, Macdoel, Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek,
Likely, Grants Pass, Merlin, Wilderville, Medford, Ashland,
Siskiyou Summit, Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Midland,
Crescent, Gilchrist, Chemult, Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek,
and Fort Rock
902 PM PDT Fri Jun 30 2023

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 110 are expected in western Siskiyou
  County, and near 100 in the Rogue, Illinois, and Applegate
  Valleys. Expect mid 80s to mid 90s in southern Curry County
  inland a few miles from the coast, and east of the Cascades.

* WHERE...Portions of northern California and south central and
  southwest Oregon, including areas below 5000 feet elevation in
  all counties except Coos, Douglas and Northern Curry County.
  Additionally, in southern Curry County from Pistol River
  southward and a few miles inland from the coast.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

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.


Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

Source: WWA Summary by Location for 42.08N 122.7W with ORZ028/ORC029/ORZ621 emphasis Heat Advisory

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