British Columbia shattered Canada’s September temperature record with 40.8C in Ashcroft on September 3, 2025, following 40C in Lytton, intensifying wildfires. A destructive hailstorm also struck Kansas and Oklahoma, damaging Wichita.
On September 2, Lytton hit 40C, tying Canada’s September record, only for Ashcroft to break it with 40.8C the next day. This marks the third time 40C has been recorded in Canada in September, driven by a hot, dry summer.
The extreme heat has fueled Canada’s second-worst wildfire season, with smoke reaching Britain. Following 2023’s record 17 million hectares burned, 2025’s fires highlight climate-driven weather shifts.
On September 3, two supercell thunderstorms produced 75mm hailstones across a 120-mile path from Salina, Kansas, to northern Oklahoma. Wichita reported smashed vehicles, damaged homes, and 75mph winds.
The heat and wildfires in Canada, alongside US hailstorms, underscore escalating climate impacts. Canada’s fire seasons are worsening, while US hailstorms cause billions in annual damages.
British Columbia’s record heat and ongoing wildfires signal a need for climate resilience, while Kansas and Oklahoma brace for further storm impacts. Global weather patterns continue to shift, demanding urgent action.
