Listen Live

Prolonged hot weather prompts heat warning

Story by Sharon Vanhouwe, Vista Radio

VICTORIA, B.C. – If the term “heat warning” is new to you, that’s because it is a relatively new designation for Environment Canada as well.

Meteorologist Doug Lundquist said Environment Canada started using the term in some parts of the country last year with advice from the Centre for Disease Control, who documented increased visits to emergency rooms, deaths, and sicknesses during prolonged periods of high temperatures.

The region is currently under a heat warning that Lundquist said is expected to last until next week.

“This is the most typical time of year for this to happen,” he said.

“What is unusual to me is that it seems like this is a really long period with temperatures near thirty degrees.”

Lundquist said there won’t be much relief from the heat overnight either.

He said it’s a good idea to take precautions and look out for those most vulnerable, include seniors, children, infants and people with chronic respiratory conditions.

Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet
News Reporter/Weekend Host - If you've got a news tip, I'd love to hear from you. You can contact me at [email protected] or call the news-line at (250) 331-4033.

Continue Reading

cfcp Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. opening thousands more seats for students this fall

The British Columbia government is promoting thousands of new seats ready for students this school year.

B.C. Hydro encourages energy conservation as temperatures soar

High temperatures that have blanketed parts of British Columbia this week are expected to cool gradually in the coming days. 

Late summer traffic surge prompts reminder to slow down, keep roadside workers safe

With the long weekend ahead and back-to-school routines starting next week, drivers are being urged to take extra care around roadside workers. 

Ottawa investing $22.7 for EV charging stations in B.C.

The federal government announced funding on Wednesday to install more than 480 electric vehicle charging stations in British Columbia. 

More than $326M flowing to B.C. municipalities this year from federal infrastructure fund

The federal government is providing more than $326 million this year to British Columbia communities to help address infrastructure needs.
- Advertisement -