Environment Canada is issuing heat warnings for BC, parts of Alberta and the north
Parts of southern and coastal British Columbia, as well as large parts of Alberta and the north, are subject to heat warnings as temperatures are expected to climb near or above 30 degrees Celsius over the weekend and into Monday.
Environment Canada says heat warnings are issued when very high temperatures could pose an increased risk of illnesses such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion, warning residents to stay hydrated and find a cool place to stay.
BC’s Thompson, Cariboo and Okanagan Valley regions — as well as Kitimat, Terrace and inland communities on the central coast — have all been on alert, with the highest temperatures in some areas expected to reach 35 degrees.
In Alberta, most of the province is covered in a heat warning and daytime maximums are expected around 30 degrees before moderating on Monday.
Communities in Yukon, including Whitehorse, Pelly and Watson Lake, are expected to reach 29 degrees this weekend and remain above seasonal norms through next week.
In parts of the Northwest Territories, temperatures are expected to moderate slightly on Sunday, but return to daily highs around 30 degrees on Monday.
This report from The Canadian Press was first published on July 8, 2023
