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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
318 PM PST Wed Feb 12 2025
ORZ119>122-WAZ209-210-131300-
/O.CON.KPQR.EC.W.0002.250213T0300Z-250213T2000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.CW.Y.0012.250213T2000Z-250214T2000Z/
West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft-West Columbia
River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Upper Hood River Valley-Central
Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-West Columbia River Gorge SR
14 Corridor-Central Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor-
Including the cities of Multnomah Falls, Hood River, Beacon Rock
SP, Cape Horn, North Bonneville, Stevenson, Rooster Rock, Odell,
Parkdale, Carson, Underwood, Corbett, Bonneville, Cascade Locks,
and Wyeth
318 PM PST Wed Feb 12 2025
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO
NOON PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as zero
degrees fahrenheit expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to
noon PST Thursday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon
Thursday to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Hypothermia, cooling of the internal body temperature, occurs
quickly and is often unnoticed by the victim until it is too late.
Exposed skin can suffer from frostbite very quickly at these
temperatures. If you must venture outdoors, make sure to dress
properly for extreme cold. Multiple layers of clothing including
outdoor jackets and pants are the best way to stay warm during
extreme cold, helping to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia. These
items include: hat, gloves, winter jacket, face mask, thicker socks,
and cold weather footwear. Hand and foot warmers are also
recommended.
Multiple layers of clothing including outdoor jackets and pants are
the best way to stay warm during extreme cold, helping to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia. These items include: hat, gloves,
winter jacket, face mask, thicker socks, and cold weather footwear.
Hand and foot warmers are also recommended. Hypothermia can set in
within 30 minutes.
Backcountry recreation is not advised.
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.
Avoid being outdoors in wet conditions which can increase the risk
of the body cooling down and becoming hypothermic.
&&
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ORZ112-WAZ207-131300-
/O.CON.KPQR.WI.Y.0001.250213T0000Z-250214T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.CW.Y.0012.250213T0300Z-250214T2000Z/
East Portland Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-
Including the cities of Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale, Washougal,
and Camas
318 PM PST Wed Feb 12 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisories, cold wind chills ("feels
like") as low as 10 to 25 degrees fahrenheit expected. For the
Wind Advisory, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro Near The Gorge.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST Thursday. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as garbage cans and
other objects that can easily blow around.
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.
Avoid being outdoors in wet conditions which can increase the risk
of the body cooling down and becoming hypothermic.
&&
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ORZ101>108-113>118-123>128-WAZ201>204-208-211-131300-
/O.CON.KPQR.CW.Y.0012.250213T0300Z-250213T2000Z/
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-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-North Oregon
Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-Cascades of Lane
County-South Washington Coast-Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands-
Willapa Hills-Cowlitz County Lowlands-South Washington Cascade
Foothills-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Jewell, Florence, Santiam Junction,
Yacolt, Seaside, Monmouth, Silverton, Springfield, Naselle, Lake
Merwin, Monroe, Necanicum, Stayton, Lincoln City, McKenzie
Bridge, Mill City, Mary's Peak, Rockaway Beach, McMinnville, Mt.
St. Helens, Lebam, Newberg, Lebanon, Cherryville, Sunset Summit,
Astoria, Newport, Silver Falls, Tokeland, Salem, Philomath,
Breitenbush Springs, Longview, Kalama, Timothy Lake, Government
Camp, Junction City, Rhododendron, Kelso, Vida, Alsea, Tillamook,
Glenwood, Grand Ronde, Manzanita, Scappoose, Bennett Pass, Indian
Heaven Wilderness, Sheridan, Molalla, Brooklyn, Sandy, Alma,
Clatskanie, Horton, Wilsonville, Eugene, Long Beach, Wilson River
Summit, St. Helens, Boring, Ocean Park, Vernonia, Welches,
Detroit, Tombstone Summit, Rosburg, Dallas, Cathlamet,
Brightwood, Harrisburg, Amboy, Santiam Pass, Grand Ronde Indian
Reservation, Knappa, Woodburn, Creswell, Larch Mountain, Albany,
Waldport, Raymond, Keizer, Waldo Lake, Willamette Pass, Neskowin,
Lost Lake, Oakridge, Cannon Beach, Toutle, Woodland, Valsetz,
Castle Rock, Hoskins, Brownsville, Warrenton, Rainier, Willapa,
McKenzie Pass, Cottage Grove, Estacada, Pacific City, Corvallis,
and Mapleton
318 PM PST Wed Feb 12 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, cold wind chills ("feels
like") as low as 10 to 25 degrees fahrenheit expected.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Cascades and Foothills in Oregon,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, South Washington and North
and Central Oregon Coast, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys
and Mountains of Oregon, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys
of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and
Cowlitz River Valleys, South Washington Cascades and Foothills,
and Outer Southeast Portland Metro.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Avoid being outdoors in wet conditions which can increase the risk
of the body cooling down and becoming hypothermic.
&&
$$
ORZ109>111-WAZ205-206-131300-
/O.CON.KPQR.CW.Y.0012.250213T0300Z-250214T2000Z/
Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain-Inner
Portland Metro-North Clark County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-
Including the cities of Hockinson, Portland, Evergreen, Tigard,
Happy Valley, Forest Grove, Chehalem Mountain, Skyline Drive,
Hillsboro, Sherwood, Sylvan Hill, Rockcreek, Vancouver, Eagle
Creek, Ridgefield, Sellwood, Oregon City, Brush Prairie, Lake
Oswego, La Center, Salmon Creek, and Battle Ground
318 PM PST Wed Feb 12 2025
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, cold wind chills ("feels
like") as low as 10 to 25 degrees fahrenheit expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Inner Portland Metro, Portland West Hills and
Chehalem Mountain, and Tualatin Valley. In Washington, Inner
Vancouver Metro and North Clark County Lowlands.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress
warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia.
Avoid being outdoors in wet conditions which can increase the risk
of the body cooling down and becoming hypothermic.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland
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