BC Heat Wave

• More records melt in B.C.’s ongoing heat wave

  As sweltering heat settled in, Ashcroft, or the Cache Creek area, was the hottest of all. It reached 40.5 C July 17, breaking a record of 38.8 C set in 2018.

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  Jul 18, 2024
  
• Above 40 C temperatures sink into B.C.’s Southern Interior

  The community of Trail, in the B.C. Kootenay region, was the hottest spot in the province on Wednesday with a temperature of 40.5 C.

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  Jul 11, 2024
  
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• Canada can’t catch a break from the heat. Will it last all summer?

  A sizzling heat wave is gripping Canada and the United States as a global streak of the hottest months continues to shatter records.

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  Jul 8, 2024
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• Temperatures expected to intensify across B.C., 36 regions blanketed by heat wave

  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings that cover much of the lower portion of B.C. as as well as the northeastern part, and inland sections of the central and north coasts.

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  Jul 7, 2024
• Hot, dry, sunny weather on the way for most of B.C. this week

  Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga said a high-pressure building ridge will bring a "steady jump" in maximum temperatures across the province.

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  Jul 2, 2024
• B.C. weather: Temperature soars past 40 C in 5 cities amid heat wave

  Temperatures are expected to return to more seasonal values by Friday. Heat warnings may be issued if the nighttime temperatures are forecast to be 18 C or above.

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  Aug 16, 2023
• B.C. wildlife association reports uptick in heat-related calls, hospital admissions

  As high temperature records fall across southern British Columbia, a wildlife rescue group is warning of the heat risks for animals.

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  Aug 16, 2023
• B.C. weather: Smoky skies, sweltering heat in Southern Interior

  “We advise residents whose health may be more susceptible to the smoke to take increased care during the coming days,” said the CSRD.

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  Aug 15, 2023
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• Water, hats, sunscreen distributed in Downtown Eastside as heat wave grips B.C.

  Environment Canada urges people to be aware of heat illnesses and its symptoms, including swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

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  Aug 15, 2023
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• British Columbians asked to check on the vulnerable amid heat wave ‘blanket’

  Health authorities and governments are urging caution as a sweltering heat wave has now prompted 41 warnings or special weather statements across the province.

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  Aug 14, 2023