- Excessive Heat Watch for Central Siskiyou County County, California
- Excessive Heat Watch issued July 11 at 2:53AM PDT until July 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS
- Effective: Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 2 p.m.
- Expires: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 11 p.m.
...Very hot conditions expected Thursday through early next
week...
.The hottest weather of the season thus far will impact inland
areas starting Thursday. Temperatures will remain hot on Friday
but may ease slightly as a disturbance brings some clouds to the
area. Then very hot temperatures are expected Saturday through
Tuesday. Temperatures will be around 20 degrees above normal for
this time of year, and relief at night may be limited as lows in
some areas could stay in the mid 60s to low 70s.
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* Maximum Temperature: 102 to 110 degrees, except 98 to 104 on
Friday.
* Minimum Temperature: 60 to 74 degrees.
* Locations include...Inland areas of southwest Oregon and
northern California west of the Cascades including Medford,
Grants Pass, Shady Cove, Ashland, Cave Junction, Williams,
Agness, Obrien, Merlin, Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Etna, Fort
Jones, Yreka, Grenada, Weed, Scott Bar, and Seiad Valley.
* Impacts...Very high temperatures and limited relief overnight
will increase chances for heat related illness, especially for
sensitive groups and people without access to air
conditioning. Heat stress is also possible for livestock and
outdoor pets.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of hot
temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and
high humidity will combine to create a DANGEROUS SITUATION in
which heat illnesses are possible. 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 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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.
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