Environment Canada has issued heat and air quality advisories for most of southern British Columbia and the Peace Region due to the province's first sustained summer heatwave and early-season wildfires. Temperatures are expected to reach high 20s on the South Coast and mid-to-upper 30s in the Southern Interior, with warnings about heat illness and recommendations to limit outdoor time due to smoke.
Hot weather, wildfire smoke trigger advisories for most of southern B.C., Peace Region
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Environment Canada has issued heat and air quality advisories for most of southern British Columbia and the Peace Region due to the province's first sustained summer heatwave and early-season wildfires. Temperatures are expected to reach high 20s on the South Coast and mid-to-upper 30s in the Southern Interior, with warnings about heat illness and recommendations to limit outdoor time due to smoke.
Trending- 1 Monday: 12 temperature records were set in B.C., including Osoyoos (36.7C), Trail (36.6C), and Castlegar (36.4C)
- 2 Tuesday: Heat and air quality advisories continue across affected regions
- 3 Later in the week: Temperatures are expected to cool
- Risk of heat illness for the population, especially vulnerable groups
- Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke
- Public health advisories issued by Environment Canada
- Breaking of numerous temperature records across the province
What: Environment Canada has issued special weather statements and air quality advisories for parts of British Columbia due to elevated temperatures and wildfire smoke.
When: Advisories are continuing on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to cool later in the week. Temperature records were set on Monday.
Where: British Columbia, specifically the South Coast, central and southern Vancouver Island, most of the southern Interior (including the Okanagan, Shuswap, Thompson, and West Kootenay regions), Peace Region, Fort Nelson, Howe Sound, and Inland Vancouver Island.
Why: The province is experiencing its first sustained blast of summer weather, leading to elevated temperatures. Early-season wildfires are causing air quality issues.
How: Environment Canada issued advisories, urging people to take precautions such as keeping houses cool, watching for heat illness symptoms, using fans, and for those in smoky areas, limiting time outdoors and keeping windows/doors closed. Vulnerable groups are advised to avoid strenuous activities and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.