Hot weather statement issued by Environment Canada

Jul 5, 2017 | 6:50 AM

KAMLOOPS — Environment Canada has issued a hot weather advisory for much of the Southern Interior. 

The statement is in effect for Kamloops, the Shuswap, the length of the Coquihalla Highway and several other areas.

The temperatures are expected to hit 37 degrees in Kamloops Thursday and Friday, and stay in the low to mid-thirties through the weekend. 

Environment Canada is cautioning that the extreme heat could cause problems for those who have heat-related issues.