Heat Warnings Expand Across B.C. as Wildfire Smoke Sparks Air Quality Concerns
Over a dozen heat warnings cover B.C. as daytime highs reach the mid-30s and warm nights raise health risks, Environment Canada says.
- Environment Canada issued heat warnings across 18 regions of British Columbia on Wednesday as a ridge of high pressure brings elevated temperatures to the province.
- Four daily heat records fell on Monday, including 34.6 degrees in Squamish, while Lytton reached 36.3 degrees—the highest temperature in B.C. and Canada.
- Smoke from about 80 wildfires has triggered air quality advisories across central and southern B.C. for 24 to 48 hours, with smoke expected to persist in valley bottoms.
- BC Hydro anticipates record power consumption this week as residents use air conditioning, while EmergencyInfoBC urges British Columbians to drink water and call 911 for medical emergencies.
- Midweek temperatures could reach 31 degrees inland on Wednesday and 28 degrees on Thursday before cooler conditions return right before the weekend.
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Heat warnings expand across B.C. as wildfire smoke sparks air quality concerns
SQUAMISH - Heat and air quality warnings now cover the lower two-thirds of British Columbia, as Environment Canada warns of a ridge of high pressure that is moving inland.
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