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BC temperature records fall for 4th day in a row, Kelowna tops 40ºC

Temperature records have fallen across British Columbia for the fourth day in a row.

It comes as the province continues to endure a heat wave.

According to Environment Canada’s preliminary report, several areas topped 40ºC on Wednesday.

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Records set yesterday include:

  • Kelowna: New record of 40.3ºC; old record of 37.2ºC set in 2001

  • Summerland: New record of 38ºC; old record of 37.2ºC set in 1926

  • Kamloops: New record of 39.4ºC; old record of 38.9ºC set in 1926

  • Vernon: New record of 38.2ºC; old record of 35.8ºC set in 2021

  • Cache Creek (Ashcroft): New record of 40.3ºC; old record of 38.9 set in 1975

The hot and dry weather has led to increased concerns about both heat-related illnesses and wildfires.

Just under 150 wildfires are burning this morning, including one west of Peachland.



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Wed
27℃

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Thu
26℃

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Fri
23℃

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Sat
21℃

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Sun
23℃

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Mon
24℃


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