Heat Wave Sweeps British ColumbiaHeat Wave Sweeps British Columbia Environment Canada has issued a staggering 34 heat warnings throughout British Columbia, impacting nearly the entire province. Regional Impacts: * Eastern Vancouver Island, Squamish, Pemberton: Temperatures will soar into the high 20s and mid 30s during the day, with nighttime lows in the mid teens. The warm conditions are expected to persist through the weekend. * Southern Interior: Unseasonably warm weather will continue into Monday, with daytime temperatures ranging from 35 to 45 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows in the high teens. * Kootenays: Daytime highs will remain in the mid-30s, while nighttime lows will hover around the mid to upper teens. The region is also experiencing a smoke cloud due to nearby wildfires. * Cariboo: Warm weather will extend through mid-week, bringing daytime temperatures to the mid-30s and nighttime lows to approximately 15 degrees Celsius. * Northern and Central Coasts (Inland): Warmth will prevail through Sunday, with daytime and nighttime temperatures remaining elevated. * Southern Peace River: Heat and smoke warnings are in place. Daytime highs will reach the low 30s, while nighttime lows will stay in the mid-teens. Environment Canada advises residents to take precautions to stay safe during the heat wave. Drink plenty of fluids, seek shade during peak hours, and monitor vulnerable individuals for signs of heat-related illness.
Environment Canada has issued 34 heat warnings across British Columbia
A heat warning is in effect for most of the province, with the exception of the north and west coasts of Vancouver Island and the northwest.
For eastern Vancouver Island and Squamish and Pemberton, the warm weather is expected to continue into the weekend. Daytime temperatures are expected to be in the high 20s to mid 30s, with nighttime lows in the mid teens.
In the southern interior, warm conditions are expected to continue into Monday (22 July). Daytime temperatures are expected to be between 35 and 45 degrees Celsius, with night-time lows in the high teens.
The Kootenays are expected to experience warm weather through mid-week, with daytime highs in the mid-30s and nighttime lows in the mid to upper teens. The region is also experiencing a smoke cloud as wildfires rage in the area.
In Cariboo, the warm weather is expected to continue through mid-week, with daytime temperatures in the mid-30s and nighttime lows around 15 degrees Celsius.
Inland, on the northern and central coasts, warm weather is expected through Sunday.
The southern Peace River region is also under a heat and smoke warning. The warm conditions are expected to continue throughout the week, with daytime highs in the low 30s and nighttime lows in the mid-teens.
