By Canadian Press

A look at British Columbia’s heat wave, by the numbers

Aug 16, 2023 | 12:02 PM

VANCOUVER — A protracted heat wave has settled over the southern half of British Columbia, sending temperatures in some places into the 40s this week.

Here’s a look at data associated with the hot spell that began Sunday, provided by Environment Canada. Information is correct as of 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Hottest temperature: 42.2 C at the Lytton climate station on Tuesday

Daily heat records set at B.C. weather stations since Sunday: 44

Hottest temperature at Vancouver International Airport: 26 C on Tuesday

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 16, 2023.

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