A heat wave is settling over parts of British Columbia with Environment Canada warning of very high temperatures stretching into next week.
The agency has expanded a series of heat warnings to include the Sunshine Coast and Howe Sound, where daytime highs are forecast to reach 32 C.Environment Canada had already issued heat warnings for eastern Vancouver Island, where daytime highs are expected to hit the low 30s.
The agency says the heat poses a moderate risk to public health, but more-seasonal temperatures are expected later next week. The current forecast for Kamloops, B.C., says the mercury is expected to hit 40 C on Monday and Tuesday, followed by 39 C on Wednesday.
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