Weather Alerts for Willipa HillsIssued by the National Weather Service |
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WILLIPA HILLS | ||
Areas Affected: Clatsop County Coast - Tillamook County Coast - Central Coast of Oregon - North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - North Oregon Coast Range - Central Oregon Coast Range - Lower Columbia River - Tualatin Valley - West Hills and Chehalem Mountains - Inner Portland Metro - East Portland Metro - Outer Southeast Portland Metro - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - Benton County Lowlands - Linn County Lowlands - Lane County Lowlands - Clackamas County Cascade Foothills - Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties - Lane County Cascade Foothills - South Washington Coast - Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands - Willapa Hills - Cowlitz County Lowlands - North Clark County Lowlands - Inner Vancouver Metro - East Clark County Lowlands - South Washington Cascade Foothills |
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Effective: Mon, 2/10 2:18am | Updated: Mon, 2/10 6:36am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Mon, 2/10 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 15 to 25 degrees expected. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Apparent (feels like) temperatures will be locally lower, between 10 to 15 degrees, for locations near the west end of the Columbia River Gorge. Information: Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Avoid being outdoors in wet conditions which can increase the risk of the body cooling down and becoming hypothermic. |