@jwhittalClimate

Founder/CEO One Earth Communications, Meteorologist, Climate Journalist, @RCGS_SGRC Fellow FI’23 @the_explorers_club Top50GlobalWomenInSustainability2025

 Vernon, British Columbia
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Joined October 2010
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Jaclyn Whittal retweeted
CTV News
@CTVNewsSep 3
Video from CTV News' chopper shows dramatic images of Rogers Stadium, which appears to have sustained significant damage during Wednesday’s storm. 🔗ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/d…
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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Nepal’s Flood Was Not a Surprise to Some Scientists linkedin.com/pulse/nepals-fl… via @LinkedIn

Nepal’s Flood Was Not a Surprise to Some Scientists

A high-altitude heartbreak The disaster that tore through Nepal this week feels sudden because it arrived that way. A rush of water, rock, ice and mud moving faster than people could outrun.

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Jaclyn Whittal retweeted
CFJC Today Kamloops@CFJC_TodayAug 22
A new lightning-caused wildfire has been spotted south of #Kamloops on Saturday (Aug 22). |MORE: cfjctoday.com/2026/08/22/new…

New wildfire sparks south of Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - A new lightning-caused wildfire has been spotted south of Kamloops on Saturday (Aug 22).The BC Wild...

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Jaclyn Whittal retweeted
KelownaNow
@KelownaNowAug 16
UPDATE: Bald Range wildfire continues to grow steadily to the west The news is much more positive on the east side of the fire, however, as evacuation orders are expected to be rescinded for around 800 Summerland properties today. The latest: kelownanow.com/watercooler/n…

UPDATE: More evac orders and alerts rescinded as Bald Range wildfire now held

(UPDATE: Aug. 28 @ 3:35 pm) - With the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland now held, more evacuation orders and alerts are being rescinded. Th...

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Jaclyn Whittal retweeted
Castanet@CastanetNewsAug 14
Bald Range wildfire 19,149 ha, highway traffic resumes #SummerlandBC castanet.net/news/Summerland…

Bald Range firefight shifts northwest as crews gain ground near Summerland

UPDATE 9:25 p.m. BC Wildfire Service said, similar to many fires in the south, the Bald Range Wildfire near Summerland has been challenging in large part because of the extreme drought in the area.

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Replying to @CO_Emerg
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Jaclyn Whittal retweeted
KelownaNow
@KelownaNowAug 13
UPDATE: Quilpituk Creek wildfire held, details on return home coming soon "Significant resources" have been deployed to assess the fire zone and the EOC plansto advise residents about the details and timing of their return on Friday morning. Details: kelownanow.com/watercooler/n…

UPDATE: Quilpituk Creek wildfire now under control

(UPDATE: Aug. 19 @ 6:30 am) - The Quilpituk Creek wildfire is now under control. The BC Wildfire Service provided the positive update late Tue...

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These are some of the most extreme air-quality readings I have ever seen in the Okanagan. Tonight, multiple PurpleAir sensors near Fintry and Okanagan Lake are reporting 10-minute U.S. EPA PM2.5 AQI estimates between 879 and 1,090. It is absolutely horrendous outside my door. 💨
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Bald Range showing heat on the north and south flanks and near the western ignition. At least 15,590 ha and still out of control. New start east of Okanagan Lake, light detections on Quilpituk fire. Heavy ground-level smoke region-wide. Next good satellite pass is ~10 hours out. #kelowna #penticton
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Jaclyn Whittal retweeted
Alex Zoltan
@AmazingZoltanAug 9
Some Summerland updates: - it sounds like the downtown core remains mostly, if not completely, intact (relayed to me by a friend who has a law firm there). - it appears there was some loss of life in the more remote areas, although it remains unclear how many people perished.
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James M.
@jmclennan8Aug 9
Summerland Update: it's pretty bad. The town is evacuated. The Penticton folks are so generous its very heart warming. The water bombers finally arrived yesterday they are super busy right now. They are hitting perimeter neighborhoods to protect the town. Lots of homes are lost. No real numbers yet but I would guess likely 100 plus or so. It's a disaster the fire is far from under control. If the winds pick up it can get worse. The fire is already threatening the neighboring town of Peachland. Penticton is close as well. The rural folks affected are looking pasture and feed for their animals.
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Jaclyn Whittal retweeted
Castanet@CastanetNewsAug 10
More flight cancellations, delays due to smoke at Kelowna International Airport #Kelowna castanet.net/news/Kelowna/62…

More flight cancellations, delays due to smoke at Kelowna International Airport

More flights have been cancelled and delayed at Kelowna International Airport due to wildfire smoke on Sunday.

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Jaclyn Whittal retweeted
Global BC
@GlobalBCAug 9
The BC Wildfire Service says it is one of the most challenging fires this province has ever faced, involving helicopter rescues of dozens of people trapped behind the fire line. globalnews.ca/news/12014564/…

‘Explosive’ Summerland wildfire creating conditions ‘never seen before’ | Globalnews.ca

The BC Wildfire Service says it is one of the most challenging fires this province has ever faced, involving helicopter rescues of dozens of people trapped behind the fire line.

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We spotted dozens of horse trailers on the highway last night. We are so appreciative of the care taken to save the animals impacted by the #SummerlandFire. 🧡
Global BC
@GlobalBCAug 9
It wasn't just people who needed to get out safely from the fast-moving flames; groups worked together to get livestock and animals to safety globalnews.ca/news/12014512/…

As massive B.C. wildfire raged, groups worked to rescue livestock, animals | Globalnews.ca

When the Bald Range wildfire sparked near Summerland on Friday afternoon, thousands of residents prepared to leave their homes. But many have livestock and animals to care for.

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6,142 properties are on evacuation order due to the bald range wildfire.
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Jaclyn Whittal retweeted
Brattani
@Bratt_worldAug 8
News anchor was just evacuated while live
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Oh I’m hoping this I’m not true. Will be watching for updates from you. Thank you for all you do
Okanagan Fire Scanner@OkanaganscanAug 8
Sounds like possibly loss of life in the bald ridge wildfire
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Kris Eriksen
@KEriksenV2Aug 8
Peachland/Summerland evacuees: If you are coming to Penticton and if you know me and need help, I will do my best. Rice Noodles Beans Milk Water Cat food Dog food Maxi pads Tylenol Rolaids Snacks Smokes Wet wipes Towels Bedding Etc. No diapers or baby formula….
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The fire Bald range near Summerland is now called at 9,500 HA. Double from last night
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Reports of many homes and structures lost between Summerland and Faulder and Garnett Valley.
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