Heat advisory issued

June 28, 2013

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a regional heat advisory, including Boundary County, in effect from noon Monday through 11 p.m. Tuesday, forecasting potentially record high temperatures Tuesday of 100 to 110 degrees in most low lying areas.

The elderly and those who work outdoors are particularly advised to take precautions.

When possible, strenuous outdoor activity should be scheduled to take place in early morning or late evening hours; those who must work through the heat of the day are advised to plan for extra rest periods in air conditioned or shaded places.

Wear loose fitting, light colored clothing and be sure to stay hydrated, drinking extra water to replace body moisture lost through sweat.

Look out for heat exhaustion; profuse sweating, a rapid heartbeat, confusion, headaches, nausea and dizziness; anyone showing even mild symptoms should be moved to a cool, shaded area, given plenty of water and cooled down with water or ice.

Heat exhaustion, when sweating stops, skin gets hot to the touch, nausea, dizziness or vomiting, is a critical condition requiring immediate medical attention; if symptoms progress to that point, get the victim to the coolest place available, cool immediately with fans, ice and or water, give water if the victim is able and call for medical help.

Neighbors are encouraged to keep an eye on ill or elderly relatives and neighbors to ensure they are coping with the expected heat, as they can succumb to heat exhaustion or heat stroke quickly.