Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 9 at 9:16PM PDT until June 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 9:16pm
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 95 and
100 degrees possible.
* WHERE...Portland Metro Lowlands, Western Columbia River Gorge,
Inner Vancouver Metro, and East Clark County Lowlands.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures between 63 to 66 degrees are
possible for Monday morning and Tuesday morning. However, there is
a 10-20% chance that low temperatures remain above 70 degrees,
which would lead to limited overnight relief.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the
day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and
neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air
moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night,
unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter,
you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from
the heat.
Area Description:
Tualatin Valley; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov