Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 1:08PM PDT until July 20 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT…High temperatures of up 100 to 108 degrees expected.
* WHERE…Klamath, Modoc, Lake, and central and eastern Siskiyou
counties, including Klamath Falls, Weed, Yreka, Mount Shasta
City, Lakeview, Alturas, Chiloquin, Chemult, Fort Rock, and
Christmas Valley.
* WHEN…From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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.
