A strong ridge of high pressure will bring a heat wave to British Columbia this week. The peak daytime high temperatures are expected from Tuesday to Thursday. Then, a slow cooling trend is possible from Friday into early August.

The hottest time of the day will be late afternoon to early evening. The coolest time of the day will be near the sunrise.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.

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 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.