… THE HEAT INDICATION REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CEST THURSDAY … * WHAT … High temperatures 97-105. * WHERE … In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin, Blue Mountains Foothills, Yakima Valley, and Eastern Colombia River canyon. Located in Oregon, foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains, Lower Columbia Basin and Eastern Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN … Through Thursday 8:00 p.m. PDT. * EFFECTS … Hot temperatures can cause heat illness. PRECAUTIONS / PREPARATION … Drink a lot, stay in an air-conditioned room, avoid the sun, and check out relatives and neighbors. Small children and pets should under no circumstances be left unattended in vehicles. Take extra precautions when working or spending time outdoors. If possible, postpone strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If possible, wear light, loose-fitting clothing. In order to reduce the risk when working outdoors, the health and safety authority recommends planning frequent breaks in shady or air-conditioned surroundings. Anyone who is overwhelmed by heat should be moved to a cool and shady place. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911. &&
