Værmelding for Damascus Community Church

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 2:38AM PST until January 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR* WHAT...Very cold apparent (feels-like) temperatures west of theCascades. Interior lowlands 20 to 25 degrees F, and 10 to 20degrees F through the Columbia River Gorge, and Upper Hood RiverValley.* WHERE...The Lower Elevations of Northwest Oregon, and The LowerElevations of Southwest Washington.* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skinis exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can leadto hypothermia with prolonged exposure.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly winds through the Columbia RiverGorge will lead to hazardous wind chill temperatures within theGorge and Portland/Vancouver Metro Area. East winds will gusts ashigh as 40 mph within the Gorge, and 30 mph in the far easternPortland/Vancouver Metro.Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dresswarmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to preventfrostbite and/or hypothermia.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, andunfrozen water.

National Weather Service