Heat Advisory issued July 5 at 4:49AM PDT until July 8 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT…High temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees with lows in the
upper 50’s expected over multiple days.
* WHERE…In California, Modoc County and eastern Siskiyou County.
This includes the cities and communities of Macdoel, Tulelake,
Pondosa, Bray, Tennant, Dorris Tionesta, Alturas, and Adin. In
Oregon, Klamath and Lake Counties. This includes the cities of
Klamath Falls, Chemult, Summer Lake, Chiloquin, Malin, Keno,
Sprague River, and Lakeview
* WHEN…Until 9 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses. Area rivers
will be cold and can cause shock to swimmers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…This will be a long-duration heatwave with
temperatures lingering through at least Monday.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.