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By Liam Verster

Upper 30s over the weekend

Heat wave to settle over Okanagan, Interior for the long weekend

Aug 1, 2024 | 11:29 AM

People are advised to prepare for another heat wave.

Environment Canada issued a Heat Warning for the Okanagan, South Thompson, South Fraser Canyon, Kootenay Lake, East Kootenay, and Manning-Skagit Valley regions Thursday, Aug. 1.

The weather agency said a strong ridge of high pressure is building over the region, bringing with it daytime highs in the mid- to upper-thirties, with overnight lows in the high teens.

Environment Canada advises people stay cool during the heat wave by staying in air conditioned areas, closing blinds and curtains during the hottest part of the day, limiting time outside, and staying hydrated.

It was also recommended people monitor themselves and others for signs of heat illness such as heavy sweating, rashes, cramps, feeling light-headed, fainting, high body temperatures, and worsening health conditions. It was noted high temperatures can result in

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The weather agency added that susceptible people, particularly children, should not be left in a parked vehicle, and neither should pets.

Environment Canada said the high pressure ridge should break up following the long weekend, at which point the mercury will return to seasonal levels.