Get ready for intensely hot days and nights in the Okanagan, Shuswap and South Thompson

Heat is expected to sink into the valley this week and the national weather agency is reminding people to stay safe.

Get ready for intensely hot days and nights in the Okanagan, Shuswap and South Thompson Heat warning issued Heat is expected to sink into the valley this week and the national weather agency is reminding people to stay safe. In the Okanagan, Shuswap, South Thompson and Fraser Canyon daytime high temperatures are expected to reach mid to high 30s, while overnight lows will linger in the high teens. "Humidex values may approach the high 30s on Thursday over the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap as a southerly flow brings more moisture into the areas, increasing the humidity," the yellow level warning from Environment Canada reads.

"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." Environment Canada said early signs of heat illness include feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache, unusually dark urine as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies. Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration.

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