Image: Supplied by The Canadian Press / A man sits in the middle of a creek trying to beat the heat. Environment Canada predicts temperatures will hit a high of 35 Celsius Wednesday, prompting a heat warning.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Heat warning

Environment Canada issues heat warning for Chilliwack, Abbotsford

Aug 16, 2022 | 11:57 AM

CHILLIWACK — Environment Canada and local medical health officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat following a weather warning from the national weather forecaster.

Environment Canada issued a heat warning Tuesday (Aug. 16) morning for the Fraser Valley encompassing Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Hope, and is urging the public to take precautions.

The national weather agency is warning that daytime temperatures for Chilliwack could approach 35 degrees Wednesday, as a strong ridge of high pressure brings a stretch of hot weather for the next couple days. The humidex could approach 38 degrees Wednesday.

Environment Canada estimates the hottest time of the day will be late afternoon to early evening, and says the risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and people working or exercising outdoors.

The effects of heat illness include swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and worsening of some health conditions.

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Temperatures are expected to moderate by Friday, but not before early morning temperatures dip to only 16 to 18 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and Thursday morning.

A mix of sun and cloud and a high temperature of 33 degrees is forecasted for Thursday.