{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.a4f64f6995febb02fa72da215d1dcb49c5d683b3.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 6:41AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-22","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.a4f64f6995febb02fa72da215d1dcb49c5d683b3.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Pendleton OR"},"word_count":342,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 6:41AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington\n**Issued by:** NWS Pendleton OR\n**Sent:** 2026-07-22T06:41:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-22T06:41:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-22T23:30:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 103 degrees. This\nwill pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness.\n\n* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,\nLower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the\nNorthern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of\nthe Blue Mountains of Washington.\n\n* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Today is expected to be the hottest day, with\nMajor HeatRisk across the Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley and\nportions of the Gorge and Blue Mountain Foothills.\n\nThursday will also see widespread moderate HeatRisk and locally\nmajor HeatRisk, mainly across the Columbia Basin.\n\nSmoke from area wildfires could end up affecting how hot\ntemperatures get.\n\n## Instructions\nDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of\nthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and\npets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any\ncircumstances.\n\nTake extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When\npossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or\nevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat\nstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.\nTo reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and\nHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in\nshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat\nshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an\nemergency! Call 9 1 1.\n\nFor sheltering information and other human services in your area,\ndial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or\nwa211.org for Washington anytime."}