What: Moderate to major risk of heat effects expected. Temperatures 100 to 108 are expected in the afternoon with overnight temperatures only dropping down to the mid 60s to low 70s in the early morning hours.
Where: Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region and lower valleys of the Orofino/Grangeville Region.
When: From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
Impacts: This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.