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Aug 4, 2021 8:37 PM -
More daily temperature records have fallen in BC as heat warnings persist over the Howe Sound region and eastern Vancouver Island, while special weather statements continue for Whistler and central Vancouver Island.
Environment Canada is calling for temperatures near 30 degrees, but feeling closer to 33 when humidity is added.
Cache Creek, Clinton, Pemberton, Merritt, Lillooet and Lytton all set daily temperature records yesterday with a high of 38.9 in Cache Creek breaking a 48 year old record.
While Lytton hit 40.2 degrees, eclipsing a mark of 39.4 degrees set 60 years ago.
No Vancouver Island communities set heat records yesterday but the weather office says inland parts of the Island are expected to swelter under 35 degree temperatures today.
