The Okanagan is going to be hot 害羞草研究所 really hot 害羞草研究所 next week, according to an Environment Canada meteorologist.
害羞草研究所淚t could easily get 35 C to 40 C next week,害羞草研究所 said meteorologist Doug Lundquist, calling the temperatures 害羞草研究所渦nseasonably hot.害羞草研究所
A cold front and some rain on Friday cooled things off to start, the weekend but temperatures are expected to steadily rise from there.
害羞草研究所淏y Monday afternoon, daytime highs will soar to the mid to upper 30s with the hot air persisting until Tuesday or Wednesday. Overnight minimums during that stretch will only dip into the mid-teens providing little relief from the heat which can lead to an increase in heat-related illnesses,害羞草研究所 reads a special weather statement from Environment Canada.
On Wednesday, temperatures will begin to moderate as the ridge of high-pressure breaks down.
The public is advised to take measures to prevent overheating including:
- Stay cool and hydrated, particularly during the hottest period of the day from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Limit outdoor activity during the day to early morning and evening.
- Dress for the weather by wearing loose, light-weight clothing. Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
- Keep your home cool. Open windows, close shades or blinds, use an air conditioner and prepare meals that do not require an oven.
- Never leave children or pets alone in a parked car.
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