By The Canadian Press

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

Aug 15, 2023 | 2:29 PM

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 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Hottest temperature: 42.1 C at Lytton climate station on Monday

Daily heat records set at B.C. weather stations since Sunday: 39