Just when we thought the heat wave was over, it’s here again this week (ugh!). According to the U.S. National Weather Weather Service, an excessive heat warning is in effect from Tuesday, 2:00 PM PDT until Thursday, 11:00 PM PDT.
If you’re racing on the Columbia River this week or spending time outside, please take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids. and know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and, again … drink plenty of water. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 911.
* MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES…Daytime high temperatures of 98 to 103. Temperatures will peak near 100 degrees on Tuesday, then above 100 for Wednesday and Thursday. Timing of peak heating will be between 3 and 6 PM. It will be warmest in urban areas.
* MINIMUM TEMPERATURES…Overnight lows of 60 to 67, but the nighttime cooling will be slow. Temperatures will be around 80 at 10 pm, around 75 at midnight, and cool below 70 around 2 AM. The coolest temperatures will occur around 5 AM. It will be warmest in urban areas.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES…Dewpoint temperatures in the low 60s will result in temperatures feeling slightly warmer than they are on Wednesday and Thursday. The Heat Index will be 102 to 104.
* IMPACTS…The heat and humidity may cause heat stress especially with the limited relief at night.
