Overview

• Environment and Climate Change Canada and EmergencyInfoBC have issued active heat warnings in 14 regions from the Central Okanagan to the Fraser Canyon through Thursday.
• Daytime highs are forecast to reach up to 38°C with overnight lows between 14°C and 18°C across affected interior areas.
• Officials classify the conditions as a moderate public health risk and advise seniors, people with chronic conditions and those living alone to stay cool and hydrated.
• Local agencies and NGOs, including Kelowna’s Gospel Mission, are distributing water, sun protection and operating misting stations to support vulnerable and unhoused residents.
• The high-pressure ridge will weaken by Friday, allowing temperatures in the interior to return to seasonal norms.