It was hot and humid over the weekend in British Columbia and those conditions are moving towards our province.

Temperatures are forecast in the low to mid-thirties, with a few extra degrees tacked on for the humidex. Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Jennifer Smith says the hottest days will be on Wednesday and Thursday.  There could be a few temperature records set closer to the U.S. border with Smith saying it could hit 36 degrees in Moose Jaw on Thursday. The very warm, moist air is coming from the United States and that is responsible for the uncharacteristic humidity.

The forest fire smoke is coming from several sources in the southern Northwest Territories, northeastern British Columbia and northern Alberta. There are concerns that lightning strikes expected in B.C’s interior Tuesday and Wednesday could start additional fires and create more smoky conditions.

Health Canada spokesman Peter Berry says while the heat, humidity and smoke affect everyone, those at greater risk are older adults, Indigenous people, the homeless, young children and people with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.