Excessive Heat Watch Issued as “Dangerously Hot” Conditions Forecasted

EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING

WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions over a few days with high temperatures between 100 and 115 degrees and low temperatures in the mid 60s.

WHERE: In California, western Siskiyou County including Weed, Yreka, McCloud, and area valleys. In Oregon, areas between the coast and the Cascades including the Illinois Valley, Roseburg, Grants Pass, Medford, and Ashland.

WHEN: From Thursday morning through Sunday evening.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.