Kelowna begins with intense heat with temperatures near 35 C. Passing showers are possible. The weekend delivers lower daytime temperatures, along with increased cloud cover and rainfall. Thunder and smoke threats rise across the Southern Interior. Friday brought record-breaking heat across British Columbia. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect south of the Pear Lake wildfire area. Evacuation orders remain in place close by. Residents need to stay informed as conditions shift quickly. Friday surpassed historic high temperatures in several B C communities. The heat came first, but rain and storms are moving in. Emergency officials warn about rapidly changing wildfire risks. Visitors are urged to review reports before going outdoors. Smoke from distant fires could persist into next week. No major impacts reported yet, but officials call for extra care.