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B.C. weather: Heat warning issued for Okanagan

A map of B.C.’s Interior showing heat warnings (areas in red) and a severe thunderstorm watch (yellow). The Okanagan has both a heat warning and a thunderstorm watch. Environment Canada

A heat warning has been issued for the Okanagan.

Environment Canada says the region will see a period of elevated temperatures until Sunday.

The mercury is expected to reach 35 C during the day, with overnight temperatures falling to 18 C.

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“Temperatures are forecast to gradually moderate toward more seasonal values early next week,” said the national weather agency.

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The North Thompson, South Thompson and Cariboo regions are also under heat warnings.

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