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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
254 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

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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 Underwood, North Bonneville, Beacon Rock
SP, Rooster Rock, Corbett, Bonneville, Parkdale, Multnomah Falls,
Hood River, Wyeth, Cape Horn, Odell, Stevenson, Cascade Locks,
and Carson
254 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON PST THURSDAY...

* 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 first Extreme Cold Warning, until noon PST
  Wednesday. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM
  Wednesday to noon PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
  to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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.

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East Portland Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-
Including the cities of Troutdale, Camas, Washougal, Fairview,
and Gresham
254 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisories, cold wind chills ("feels
  like") as low as 10 to 20 degrees fahrenheit expected. For the
  Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro Near The Gorge.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon PST
  Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST
  Thursday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM
  Wednesday to noon PST Thursday.

* 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Wind chill values can lead to
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

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.

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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-Portland West Hills
and Chehalem Mountain-Inner 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-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-
North Clark County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-South
Washington Cascade Foothills-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Eugene, Hoskins, Waldo Lake, Brightwood,
Grand Ronde Indian Reservation, Monroe, Cherryville, Corvallis,
Ridgefield, Rosburg, Creswell, Mapleton, Battle Ground,
Harrisburg, Vancouver, Sylvan Hill, Bennett Pass, Willapa,
Evergreen, Valsetz, Portland, Kalama, Lincoln City, Silver Falls,
La Center, Toutle, Woodland, Raymond, Dallas, Vernonia,
Hillsboro, Lebanon, Monmouth, Cannon Beach, Estacada, Hockinson,
Tokeland, Brush Prairie, Santiam Pass, Timothy Lake, Larch
Mountain, Happy Valley, Wilson River Summit, Junction City,
Seaside, Boring, Grand Ronde, Albany, Government Camp, Florence,
Salmon Creek, Philomath, Chehalem Mountain, Kelso, Horton,
Woodburn, Naselle, Lake Merwin, Willamette Pass, Lebam, Stayton,
Santiam Junction, Longview, Castle Rock, Detroit, Salem, Sunset
Summit, McKenzie Bridge, Forest Grove, Vida, Oregon City,
Newberg, Rhododendron, Breitenbush Springs, Springfield, Yacolt,
Ocean Park, Lake Oswego, Amboy, Rainier, Newport, Welches, Lost
Lake, Oakridge, Manzanita, Wilsonville, St. Helens, Brooklyn,
Rockaway Beach, Sheridan, McMinnville, McKenzie Pass, Cathlamet,
Astoria, Eagle Creek, Knappa, Warrenton, Glenwood, Tombstone
Summit, Tigard, Sandy, Brownsville, Jewell, Mt. St. Helens,
Clatskanie, Keizer, Mill City, Waldport, Cottage Grove, Neskowin,
Sherwood, Alma, Alsea, Mary`s Peak, Molalla, Scappoose,
Necanicum, Rockcreek, Silverton, Pacific City, Skyline Drive,
Tillamook, Sellwood, Long Beach, and Indian Heaven Wilderness
254 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as 10 to 20 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, Portland Metro Hills, South Washington
  Cascades and Foothills, Tualatin Valley, Inner Portland Metro,
  North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon PST
  Wednesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM
  Wednesday to noon PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
  to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Wind chill values can lead
  to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

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.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland

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