Heat Warning issued for Kootenay Lake following Special Weather Statement

Environment Canada has since issued a Heat Warning for Kootenay Lake, the West Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary as daytime highs are expected to exceed 35 degrees this week while overnight lows are anticipated to be 18 degrees or more.

“A strong ridge of high pressure will remain over the interior of British Columbia leading to hot conditions,” said Environment Canada. “Hot temperatures continue. Some cloud moves in this afternoon which will help to lower temperatures slightly. Skies clear quickly tonight and temperatures rebound Wednesday and Thursday.”

Given the extremely hot conditions, the public is reminded to prevent overheating and to stay safe.

“The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.”

Environment Canada offered the following tips and safety reminders to stay cool during the heat wave:

  • Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place
  • Reduce your heat risk
    • Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day
  • Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle

Environment Canada also issued Special Weather Statements for Arrow Lakes – Slocan Lake, East Kootenay, and Elk Valley regions.

MORE: B.C. Public Weather Alerts (Environment Canada)

Bradley Jones
Bradley Jones
Delivering local news and sports in the East Kootenay since April 2016, Bradley now calls Cranbrook home. Born and raised in Airdrie, AB, Bradley graduated from Lethbridge College, and has been a journalist, news anchor and reporter since 2014. Bradley took on local News Director responsibilities when he moved to Cranbrook in 2016. He is now Vista Radio's Kootenay News Director, managing and overseeing all news operations at the company's five regional radio stations in Cranbrook, Creston, Nelson, Castlegar, and Grand Forks.

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