Weather

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures 95 to 106 expected with overnight lows only
falling to the mid 60s to mid 70s.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Saturday. The hottest
days will be Friday and Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of very hot daytime
temperatures and continued warm overnight lows will lead to
prolonged periods of potential heat exposure. Excessive heat
warnings may be needed in future outlooks if forecasts call
for hotter temperatures.

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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...THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE IN CENTRAL
OREGON THROUGH THIS EVENING AND AGAIN FRIDAY...

...MORE ABUNDANT LIGHT POSSIBLE SATURDAY INCLUDING IN EASTERN
OREGON

.Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will impact Central Oregon
through this evening and gain on Friday. Another surge of moisture
over the weekend will then produce more widespread thunderstorms
along with the good potential for wetting rains.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
OR642, OR643, OR644, OR645, WA643, AND WA645...

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from
Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 642 Southern Blue and
Strawberry Mountains, 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon,
643 Blue Mountains of Washington, 644 Central Blue Mountains,
645 Wallowa District and 645 Asotin County.

* IMPACTS...The potential for abundant lightning combined with
very dry fuels may lead to increased fire starts. Breezy winds
may lead to fire spread of any new or existing fires.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered storms will be possible with a LAL 3
to 4 on Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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