Nearly all of B.C. under weather advisory amid first heatwave of the summer
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Nearly all of British Columbia is under a special weather statement, as the first hot stretch of summer finally arrives.
Nearly all of British Columbia is under a special weather statement, as the first hot stretch of summer finally arrives.
It’s a change being welcomed by many after weeks of cold, dreary weather, but the warmer temperatures bring a number of safety warnings.
The South Coast will experience Inland temperatures in the upper 20s.
Through the weekend and into early next week, temperatures in the low 30s are forecast.
“There will be some respite from the elevated daytime temperatures as overnight lows fall into the mid-teens,” said Environment Canada in an advisory.
Officials are warning people to watch for signs of heat stroke.
Symptoms include nausea, dizziness and headaches.
