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B.C. Heat Wave Topples Daily Records as Heat Warnings and Fire Risk Climb

A stubborn high-pressure ridge is keeping B.C. hot, with relief not expected until late week.

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Overview

  • Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed more than a dozen daily high-temperature records fell across B.C. over Aug. 23–24.
  • Victoria reached 31.1 C on Aug. 23, breaking a 1916 record, while Lytton hit 40.3 C on Sunday to lead the province’s new marks.
  • Interior locations logged notable highs, including Kelowna at 36.2 C, Kamloops at 36.8 C, and Vernon at 34.8 C, alongside additional records and ties on Vancouver Island and the Coast.
  • Heat warnings remain in effect for several regions due to a ridge of high pressure anchored over the province, with little to no rain expected for days.
  • Wildfire officials report elevated danger, cite open-fire prohibitions in much of the Coastal Fire Centre, urge reports of smoke via *5555 or the BCWS app, and caution about a small lightning risk as the ridge weakens midweek.