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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Guest Opinion: Water use at Southern Oregon University ... Herb Rothschild Jr.: Sharing our stories ... Guest Opinion: Guns: a down-under solution? ... Guest Opinion: Water use at Southern Oregon University ... Herb Rothschild Jr.: Sharing our stories ... Guest Opinion: Guns: a down-under solution? ... WEATHER Triple digit heat will stick around Rogue Valley for awhile Warnings pour in to take precautions Comment By Bob Hunter For the Tidings DailyTidings.com By Bob Hunter For the Tidings Posted Jun. 24, 2015 at 6:54 PM Updated Jun 24, 2015 at 10:29 PM By Bob Hunter For the Tidings Posted Jun. 24, 2015 at 6:54 PM Updated Jun 24, 2015 at 10:29 PM » Social News So you're not crazy about the heat that's enveloping the Rogue Valley? Then you really won't be happy to read this: At least one weather forecaster predicts the high temperatures will be 100 degrees or more for 15 of the next 16 days, starting Thursday. AccuWeather, which provides weather reports for media outlets across the country, predicts 100-degree-plus weather every day through July 3, followed by a relatively cool 99 degrees on the Fourth of July, then six more days of triple digits. Long-range temperature forecasts are hardly set in stone, but all forecasters agree it's going to be hot, really hot. The National Weather Service predicts Ashland will be 93 on Thursday, 101 on Friday, 99 on Saturday and 94 on Sunday. It doesn't get much better after that — Monday, 94; Tuesday, 96; Wednesday, 95. Just be glad you're not in Medford, where forecast highs are 102 on Thursday, a scorching 109 on Friday, 106 on Saturday, 102 on Sunday, 103 on Monday, 105 on Tuesday, and 103 on Wednesday. The NWS forecasters make no bones about their predictions, calling Friday and Saturday's heat  "a 10-year event in terms of temperatures." "So make it clear ...," the weather service report continues, "the upcoming heat is not normal for this area for this time of year and should be taken seriously. What may make this heat more significant than others ... is the duration. The area could experience up to 7 days of temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above normal." Those forecasts have organizations from health departments to animal shelters and forestry managers flying their red flags. The Oregon Health Authority says people should try to stay cool, stay hydrated and stay indoors if they have any significant health risks, noting that this level of heat can have serious consequences. "Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are real problems that can lead to death," said Dr. Bruce Gutelius, deputy state epidemiologist at the Public Health Division, "so people need to take precautions to protect their health." The Jackson County Health Department warns in a release, "Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year and claiming more lives each year than floods, lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes combined." Some tips for dealing with the heat: Drink lots of water, two to four cups every hour while working or exercising outside. Use air conditioning — not just a fan — to keep cool. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Take cool showers or baths to lower your body temperature. There are also numerous warnings to never leave children or pets in cars in hot weather.  Good advice for everyone, regardless of age or species. Bob Hunter is editor of the Mail Tribune. 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