Tappen, British Columbia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Humidex values reaching 33 are expected for the next day.

This is a heat warning. Temperature are high and there is a risk to public health.

What: A period of elevated temperatures is expected.

When: From now to Thursday.

Where: Okanagan Valley, Fraser Canyon, South Thompson, Shuswap, Boundary, West Kootenay.

Additional Information:
A ridge of high pressure will bring elevated temperature to the region. Daytime highs are expected to be in the mid to high 30s with overnight lows in the mid to high teens. 

High temperatures may persist until Thursday, followed by a cooling trend.

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Heat affects everyone, but the risks are greater for: seniors, people who live alone, people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory disease, people with mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety, people with substance use disorders, people with limited mobility.

Check on family, friends and neighbours, who are at higher risk, particularly if they live alone, to make sure they have a cool space.

Watch for the effects of heat illness: heavy sweating, rash, cramps, fainting, high body temperature and the worsening of some health conditions.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html

To get more information: - Check the local news for health and safety updates. - Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/heat-related-illness. - Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness.

Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.