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The Canadian Press
From eastern Vancouver Island to the southern interior, 'Short-lived' heatwaves with daytime highs above 30 degrees Celsius in some areas.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a series of heat warnings, saying a strong ridge of high pressure will start tomorrow and last until at least Thursday.
Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, Fraser Valley, the East Coast of Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast are expected to experience daytime highs of 29-35 degrees inland and 27 degrees at the water's edge.
Forecasts for Fraser Canyon, South Thompson and Central Okanagan indicate that residents of communities such as Lytton, Lillooet, Kelowna and Penticton will see daytime highs of 35-40 degrees Celsius.
The heat warning also extends to inland areas of the north coast, including Terrace and Kitimat, where daytime highs are set at near 30 degrees Celsius.
Friday will be unsettled and temperatures may drop.
Environment Canada states that the hottest hours of the day are in the late afternoon and early evening, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, rapid breathing, and extreme thirst. urges people to be aware of the symptoms of
This Canadian Press report was first published on August 16, 2022.
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