On Saturday at 1:06 p.m. an extreme heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Sunday noon until Tuesday 10 p.m. for John Day Basin, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central Oregon and Central Oregon.

The weather service says, "Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness, especially on Monday."

"Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events," describes the weather service.

Beating the heat: Heat safety guidelines from the weather service

Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids.

Find cool shelter: Stay indoors in an air-conditioned room to keep cool.

Avoid sun exposure: Stay out of the sun, and make sure to ch

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