Prepare for record-setting temperatures and heat warnings this week across the Okanagan-Shuswap.

Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist said the forecasted heatwave is unusual for this time of year with predicted record highs that don香蕉视频直播檛 usually hit the Interior until the second week of July.

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The average high for the end of June is 24 C, with Environment Canada forecasting rain, however, this week temperatures will be about 15 C above average.

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Temperatures may reach 40 C on the weekend for the South Okanagan, Fraser Canyon and Trail area.

Environment Canada is expected to issue heat warnings as the week progresses and the mercury rises over 35 C, with possible overnight lows of 20 C.

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Lundquist also suggests checking the UV Index on the before heading outdoors. For Monday, the UV index is at 11 or extreme for much of the Okanagan-Shuswap.

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