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Heat Advisory Extended for inlandโฃ Northwest: โStay Cool Until Wednesday Evening
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SPOKANE, WA – A heat advisory remains in effect across โa wide โขswath of the Inlandโค Northwest until โฃ9 PM PDT Wednesday, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions againstโฃ heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service warns of perhaps risky conditions, especially for vulnerable populations.

Article โขSection: Weather & Safety
Backstory: Theโค Pacificโ Northwest has experienced a series of โheat events in recent years, highlighting the increasing risk ofโ extreme temperatures โdue to climate change. โฃThis advisory follows a trend of warmer-than-average โconditions and underscores the importance of preparedness.
Heat Advisoryโข Details
The advisory covers a broad area including cities andโ towns across eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Specific locations โunder the advisory include Moscow, Plummer, Fruitland, Spokane,โค Coeur d’Alene,โ Colville, Newport, and many others – a full list is provided below.
Temperatures are expected to range from 90 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit for elevations below 3,500 feet, with slightlyโ cooler temperatures of 80 to 89 degreesโ at higher elevations. Crucially, overnight relief will be limited, with low temperatures remaining between 57 and โ65 degrees. Thisโ lack โคof nighttime cooling increases the risk of heat stress.
| City/Town | County | State |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | Latah | ID |
| Plummer | Benewah | ID |
| Fruitland | Payette | ID |
| Spokane | Spokane | WA |
| Coeur d’Alene | Kootenai | ID |
| Colville | Stevens | WA |
| Newport | Pend Oreille | WA |
theโข Risks of Prolonged Heat Exposure
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to a range of heat-related illnesses, from mild heat โexhaustion to the life-threatening heat stroke. Heat of thisโ magnitude affects anyoneโค without cooling and hydration as well as health โsystemsโ andโ industries,
according to the National Weather Service.
Heat Exhaustion Symptoms: Heavy sweating,โ weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps.
heat Stroke Symptoms: High body temperature (103ยฐF or higher), confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures. Heat stroke is a medical emergency – call 911 promptly.
Occupational โSafety and Health Management (OSHA) recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environmentsโ forโ those working outdoors.
Understanding Heat Waves and Climate Change
Heat wavesโ are becomingโ moreโข frequent and intense due to climate change. The โincreasing concentration ofโ greenhouse gases in the atmosphere traps more heat, leading to higher average temperatures and more extreme weather events. The Inland Northwest, while โhistorically known for its moderate summers, is experiencing a noticeable shift towards โhotter and โขdrier conditions.
experts โฃpredict that these trendsโฃ will continue, making itโฃ even more crucial for โคresidents to prepare for and mitigate the risks associated โwith extreme heat.โ Long-term solutions includeโ reducing greenhouse โฃgas emissions and investing in infrastructure that can