Warnings about heating are issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for the following areas in BC:
These heat warnings are expected to remain in effect throughout the week. Learn more at Canada’s Public Weather Alerts on Environment and Climate Change.
For more information about how Environment and Climate Change Canada determines Heat Alerts across BC, see Criteria for public weather alerts.
Cooling centers
In response to heat warnings, cooling centers may be opened to the public at the discretion of local governments and First Nations in affected areas.
Cooling centers are available in the following communities:
If your community is not listed above, check your community’s official website, Facebook or Twitter for local information.
Safety and heat readiness
Contact a health care provider or call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 if you think you have a heat-related illness. Mild to moderate heat illness can quickly become severe. Call 9-1-1 in case of a medical emergency.
About heat alarms
There are two types of heat alerts issued in BC:
- Heat warning
- Daytime and nighttime temperatures are higher than usual, but they are not getting hotter every day. Take the usual steps to stay calm.
- Extreme heat emergency
