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HEAT WARNING: High temperatures and hazy weather on Long Island | Northwest and Country News

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with little overnight relief.
Afternoon high temperatures potentially exceeding 110 degrees in
some areas. Overnight and morning low temperatures in the 60s and
70s.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and
central, south central, and southeast Washington.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Major to locally Extreme HeatRisk (risk of
heat-related impacts) is anticipated through the duration of the
event.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

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