City of Kamloops urges heat precautions as daytime highs climb into mid-30s

City of Kamloops urges heat precautions as daytime highs climb into mid-30s City encourages heat safety With temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s this week, the City of Kamloops is urging people to take precautions and check in on neighbours....

City of Kamloops urges heat precautions as daytime highs climb into mid-30s City encourages heat safety With temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s this week, the City of Kamloops is urging people to take precautions and check in on neighbours. Environment Canada is forecasting highs of 33 C on Tuesday, 35 C on Wednesday and 34 C on Thursday, with temperatures above 30 C expected through to next week. While overnight lows are forecast to cool into the mid-to-high teens, daytime conditions are expected to remain hot, with hazy skies Tuesday and Wednesday and UV indexes reaching very high levels.

The City of Kamloops is reminding residents that prolonged heat can pose health risks, particularly for older adults and people with underlying medical conditions. The city said people aged 60 and older, those living with heart or respiratory disease, diabetes or limited mobility, pregnant people, infants and young children, people experiencing homelessness, those living alone and people with mental health or substance use disorders are among those most vulnerable to heat-related illness. People are urged to stay hydrated, seek shade or air-conditioned spaces during the hottest parts of the day and avoid strenuous outdoor activity whenever possible.

The city is also encouraging residents to check in on friends, neighbours and family members who may need extra support during the hot weather. Normal daytime highs for mid-July in Kamloops are about 28 C. More Kamloops News - Consumer spending up Canada - 9:42 am - 'We're just normal humans' Quebec - 9:37 am - City encourages heat safetyKamloops - 9:36 am - Death in e-scooter crashMetro Vancouver - 9:35 am - Choppers work near MerrittMerritt - 9:16 am