Weather Alerts for Southwest ORIssued by the National Weather Service |
 FREEZE WARNING |
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| SOUTHWEST OR | ||
Areas Affected: Upper Hood River Valley |
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| Effective: Tue, 4/22 4:53am | Updated: Tue, 4/22 8:03am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Tue, 4/22 9:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees expected. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest temperatures are forecast above 1000 feet elevation, between Odell and Parkdale. Information: To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants. |
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 FROST ADVISORY |
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| SOUTHWEST OR | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - North Oregon Coast Range - Central Oregon Coast Range - Lower Columbia River - Tualatin Valley - Outer Southeast Portland Metro - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - Benton County Lowlands - Linn County Lowlands - Lane County Lowlands - West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft - Clackamas County Cascade Foothills - Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties - Lane County Cascade Foothills - Willapa Hills - Cowlitz County Lowlands - North Clark County Lowlands - South Washington Cascade Foothills |
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| Effective: Tue, 4/22 4:53am | Updated: Tue, 4/22 8:03am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Tue, 4/22 9:00am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Temperatures between 33 and 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, Willapa Hills, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Information: Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants. |
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