From Portland National Weather Service..RIVER AND WATER SAFETY REMINDER FOR THE WARM WEATHER FORECAST THIS WEEKEND...
The forecast for sun and warmer temperatures brings with it excitement for outdoor recreation, but it also brings a specific hazard--playing in or around water that is cold, high and swift.
The Columbia River will remain high through the weekend. A flood warning remains in effect for the Columbia at Vancouver and many recreational areas that are typically accessible this time of year will be inaccessible. In addition, other area rivers, such as the Clackamas and Sandy, will see increased flow in response to snow melt in the Cascades as temperatures warm.
This weekend will be the warmest so far this year and pleasant enough to attract people to area rivers and lakes. Unfortunately, springtime conditions often result in drowning fatalities in local waterways. Water conditions may appear harmless, but the waters in rivers and creeks are dangerously cold and swift. Caution must be exercised around rivers and lakes.
Water temperatures this weekend will range from the mid 50's in the Columbia to as low as 40 in the streams draining the Cascades.
River hazards include getting caught in debris, capsizing and difficulty getting out of the river due to fast currents and high water covering landing areas. Hypothermia can occur in a short amount of time and shock from falling into cold water can result in drowning.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO GO TO THE WATER THIS WEEKEND...FOLLOW SAFE BOATING AND RECREATION TIPS OFFERED BY VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS:
NWS SAFE BOATING TIPS: www.nws.noaa.gov/os/marine/safeboating
The forecast for sun and warmer temperatures brings with it excitement for outdoor recreation, but it also brings a specific hazard--playing in or around water that is cold, high and swift.
The Columbia River will remain high through the weekend. A flood warning remains in effect for the Columbia at Vancouver and many recreational areas that are typically accessible this time of year will be inaccessible. In addition, other area rivers, such as the Clackamas and Sandy, will see increased flow in response to snow melt in the Cascades as temperatures warm.
This weekend will be the warmest so far this year and pleasant enough to attract people to area rivers and lakes. Unfortunately, springtime conditions often result in drowning fatalities in local waterways. Water conditions may appear harmless, but the waters in rivers and creeks are dangerously cold and swift. Caution must be exercised around rivers and lakes.
Water temperatures this weekend will range from the mid 50's in the Columbia to as low as 40 in the streams draining the Cascades.
River hazards include getting caught in debris, capsizing and difficulty getting out of the river due to fast currents and high water covering landing areas. Hypothermia can occur in a short amount of time and shock from falling into cold water can result in drowning.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO GO TO THE WATER THIS WEEKEND...FOLLOW SAFE BOATING AND RECREATION TIPS OFFERED BY VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS:
NWS SAFE BOATING TIPS: www.nws.noaa.gov/os/marine/safeboating
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS:
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