Residents in Southern Oregon and Northern California are being warned to brace for extreme heat over the next several days.
The National Weather Service has posted an Extreme Heat Warning for the region starting Saturday afternoon and running at least through Monday evening, probably longer.
The NWS advisory includes Jackson, Josephine and eastern Curry counties in Oregon along with Siskiyou County, California. Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 100 to 105 are expected. Low temperatures will be mainly in the mid- to upper-60s.
Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events such as this one. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors -- especially the elderly. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle during extreme heat.
This heat wave may extend into Tuesday and Wednesday.
Monitor the latest forecasts for weather updates.
