yellow warning - heat - in effect
Humidex values reaching 37 are expected for the next 2 days.
This is a heat warning. Temperatures are high and there is a risk to public health.
What: A period of elevated temperatures is expected.
When: Now to Thursday.
Where: Okanagan Valley, Fraser Canyon, South Thompson, North Thompson, Shuswap, Nicola, Similkameen, Boundary, West Kootenay.
Additional Information:
A ridge of high pressure will bring elevated temperatures to the region. Daytime highs are expected to be in the mid to high 30s with overnight lows in the mid to high teens. Over the Fraser Canyon, temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees this afternoon.
A gradual cooling trend is expected later in the week.
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Heat affects everyone, but the risks are greater for: seniors, people who live alone, people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory disease, people with mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety, people with substance use disorders, people with limited mobility.
Check on family, friends and neighbours, who are at higher risk, particularly if they live alone, to make sure they have a cool space.
Watch for the effects of heat illness: heavy sweating, rash, cramps, fainting, high body temperature and the worsening of some health conditions.
For more information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html
To get more information:
- Check the local news for health and safety updates.
- Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/heat-related-illness.
- Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness.
Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #BCStorm.
Never leave susceptible people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.
If you are in an overheated area, seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, splash pad, misting station, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.
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