
Heat warning up for B.C.’s north coast, persisting until Tuesday
VICTORIA — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the inland regions of British Columbia’s north coast, saying there is a moderate risk to public health.
It says daytime temperatures are expected to be near 30 degrees Celsius with overnight lows in the mid-teens.
The weather office says the elevated temperatures are expected to persist until Tuesday night, returning to seasonal values on Wednesday.
It says health risks are higher for seniors, people who live alone and those with pre-existing conditions including diabetes, heart disease and respiratory diseases.