Overview

• Monday marked the third straight day that the hottest location in Canada was in British Columbia.
• Southern B.C. broke 12 daily temperature records on Monday, with Osoyoos reaching 36.7°C, Trail hitting 36.6°C and Castlegar topping 36.4°C to eclipse a 1918 mark.
• Environment Canada forecasts that the early-season heat event will persist across the south coast, Vancouver Island, the southwestern Interior and western Kootenay District.
• Tuesday's highs are expected to stay in the high 20s to low 30s along the coast and climb into the mid- to high-30s in the Interior.
• Health authorities warn vulnerable groups, including seniors and children, to stay hydrated and seek shade to avoid heat-related illness.