Monday July 31st's forecast calls for sun and smoke, with wind blowing from the north at 20 km/hr.
The temperature is expected to hit 33 today, but over the next few days we are likely to see record-breaking temperatures.
The weekend is expected to hit high 30's and possibly low 40's.
According to Environment Canada, the highest recorded temperature at the airport was 39.5 °C on 24 July 1994, and the highest temperature ever recorded in the city was 41.0 °C in August 1998 near the airport.
The smoke in Kelowna's sky this morning is a combination of the Knox Mountain fire and fires south of the border in Washington.
BC Wildfire Service officials expected fire conditions to worse due to hot, dry and now windy conditions.
Prepare for the heatwave by staying cool and well-hydrated.
Keep young children and animals out of parked vehicles.
Temperatures are expected to hit high 30's by the end of the week.
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