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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pendleton OR

1049 AM PDT Sat Jun 20 2026



ORZ041-WAZ024-210615-

/O.UPG.KPDT.XH.A.0001.260622T1800Z-260624T0600Z/

/O.NEW.KPDT.HT.Y.0002.260622T1800Z-260624T0600Z/

Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Eastern Columbia River

Gorge of Washington-

Including the cities of White Salmon, Arlington, and The Dalles

1049 AM PDT Sat Jun 20 2026



...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...



* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 

  degrees possible. This will pose a major risk of heat-related 

  illness.



* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington.



* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.



* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.



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. Young children and 

pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any 

circumstances.



Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When 

possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or 

evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat 

stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 

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.



For sheltering information and other human services in your area, 

dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or 

wa211.org for Washington anytime.



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WAZ026-210615-

/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0024.260620T2200Z-260621T0700Z/

Kittitas Valley-

Including the cities of Thorp and Ellensburg

1049 AM PDT Sat Jun 20 2026



...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 

MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...



* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 

  expected.



* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.



* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight PDT tonight.



* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 

  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.



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CB