By Greg Fry

Kamloops flirts with weather record

Jul 30, 2018 | 4:27 PM

KAMLOOPS — The scorching hot temperatures continue in Kamloops.

Environment Canada is calling for a high of 38 degrees today – just shy of the record 38.9 degrees it was this day in 1971.

“This is day nine of this prolonged hot spell, day three of the heat warning and today is likely going to be the hottest of this stretch,” says Meteorologist Matt MacDonald, who notes things will start to cool a tad tomorrow.

“There’s a forecasted high tomorrow of 36 degrees, so still plenty hot. And then Wednesday a few degrees cooler at 33.”

He says the real change will come on Thursday when we get right back to seasonal highs of 26 with a chance of showers and unfortunately, a chance of lightning as well.

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MacDonald says to keep in mind the following tips to help beat the heat.

“Generally speaking, you just want to take it easy. Don’t go out on those long bike rides, those big hikes. Limit your time exposed to the sun during those peak hours of solar radiation which is generally between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.”

In terms of temperature, he says the hottest time of day is late in the afternoon between 3 and 6 p.m.

“So, if you’re going to do some exercise, get out early in the morning or late in the evening and stay hydrated, preferably with water.”

MacDonald says those greatest at risk with the extreme heat are the young, the elderly, and those suffering from chronic health conditions.