Sixty miles to the south of Seattle, the state capital Olympia, which is out of the Olympic Mountains' rain shadow, receives an annual average precipitation of 50 in (1,270 mm). The city of Bremerton, about 15 mi (24 km) west of downtown Seattle, receives 56.4 in (1,430 mm) of precipitation annually.
2. Dizziness and Fainting. In addition to an internal body temperature greater than 105 degrees Fahrenheit, dizziness and fainting are the next most common symptoms of heat stroke. If youâve spent several hours in the sun and you experience this symptom, contact your doctor immediately.
There three types of heat-related injuries: 1  Heat cramps. These are painful muscle cramps, usually in the stomach, arms, or legs, that may occur during heavy activity. 2  Heat exhaustion. This is the body's response to losing too much water and salt in sweat. 3  Heat stroke. This is the most serious type of heat-related injury. Heat stroke, also known as sun stroke, occurs when the body becomes unable to cool itself down. The body's temperature may rise to 106 degrees Farenheit or higher within minutes. If heat stroke is not treated quickly, it can lead to brain damage or death.