A sweltering and protracted heat wave is expected to arrive today and could last for the rest of the week across much of British Columbia.
Forests Minister Bruce Ralston has said the above-average temperatures will quickly dry out watersheds and people should continue to conserve water.
Environment Canada is predicting temperatures as high as 38 C by Wednesday in Kamloops, while in Port Alberni temperatures are expected to remain in the low-to-mid 30s all week. Environment Canada issued another warning Sunday for the South Thompson and southern Fraser Canyon regions, saying the heat wave will begin in those areas Sunday. It expects daytime temperatures of up to 38 C and overnight lows of 18 C.
“A strong ridge of high pressure will bring rising temperatures to the southern interior,” it said, noting the heat wave will begin in those regions starting Monday.
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