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More Heat Records Shattered

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For the third straight day, a new all-time high has been recorded in Canada as a dangerous and unprecedented heat wave continues to grip British Columbia and the Prairies.

The inland community of Lytton reached a high of 49.6 degrees yesterday after hitting 47.9 on Monday and 46.1 on Sunday.

Before this week, the previous all-time Canadian heat record was 45 degrees set in Saskatchewan in 1937.

Police believe more than 100 people have died in Greater Vancouver alone since the extreme heat began and residents are being urged to check on their neighbours.

The hydro company says only one-third of all homes in B-C have air conditioning.

Environment Canada says the heat will become less intense later this week but temperatures will still remain well above normal.

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Rainy And Warm Tuesday

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A rainfall warning issued across the region yesterday (Tuesday) impacted a few communities.

Ignace received 42.2-millimetres of rain.

However, the big story is that the community saw 35.8-millimetres between 7:00pm and 8:00pm.

Sioux Lookout received 41.1-millimetres of rain, Upsala saw 39.4 and Atikokan 31.2-millimetres.

Record highs were also reported in three communities:

-Red Lake hit 28.5-the old mark was 27.4 set in 2002
-Ear Falls hit 27.7-the old mark was 27.0 set in 1989
-Kenora hit 27.3-the old mark was 26.9 set in 1989