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Heat Warnings Issued

Environment Canada issues heat warning for Kamloops area

Jul 28, 2025 | 11:40 AM

KAMLOOPS — Environment Canada has issued heat warning for the Kamloops area, with temperatures expected to be in the mid-30s this week.

The warning issued Monday (July 28) covers the North and South Thompson, the Fraser Canyon, the Okanagan, and the Cariboo. It also covers the Prince George, Boundary, as well as West Kootenay regions.

“A building ridge of high pressure will usher in warmer temperatures from Tuesday to Thursday this week,” Environment Canada said in a statement. “Each day may be slightly warmer than the previous day.”

It also said the coolest temperatures of the day are expected to be near sunrise.

In Kamloops, Environment Canada is forecasting a day time high of 34 C Tuesday and 36 C on Wednesday and Thursday with overnight lows of between 17 C and 19 C Tuesday through Friday.

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While the Kamloops area has seen six days with temperatures above 35 C this year, this is the first heat warning. The area was under a special weather statement in early June during spell of above normal temperatures.

Heat Response Plan

The heat response plan in the City of Kamloops is activated when there are two straight days with a daytime high of at least 35 C with a nighttime low of at least 18 C in between.

New this year in Kamloops is a Heat Response Pass which will allow people to access free skating and swimming at city facilities. New misting stations are also set to be installed at a number of high-traffic locations in Kamloops this week.

The plan also includes outdoor cooling spaces like water parks and drinking water fountains. It also features neighbour health checks, expanded community outreach and “better messaging” before, during, and after extreme heat events.

“Heat affects everyone, but the risks are greater for seniors, people who live alone, people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory disease, people with mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression or anxiety, people with substance use disorders, people with limited mobility,” Environment Canada said.

“Check on family, friends and neighbours, who are at higher risk, particularly if they live alone, to make sure they have a cool space.”

People are also being told to never leave people who are susceptible to heat or pets inside a parked vehicle. Those who work outside are being urged to take regular breaks in a cool or shaded space.

“Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache, unusually dark urine) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies,” the Environment Canada statement added. “Ask a health professional, such as a pharmacist or physician, how medications or health conditions can affect your risk in the heat.”

You can find the latest updates from Environment Canada on this heat warning here.