Metro Vancouver is set to sizzle under the sun on Wednesday, with the temperatures expected to be the hottest in this stretch of warm weather.
CityNews meteorologist Carl Lam explains daytime highs in the mid-20s will be pushed into the 30s when you factor in the humidity.
“Plan ahead. Maybe you can start your car from the office and have that AC running, because it is going to be a real sizzler as we go into the afternoon,” Lam explained.
Lam says Thursday will also be hot before a slight cool down on Friday and through the weekend.
“Today is definitely the peak of the heat and humidity across Metro Vancouver. Areas right by the coast and YVR, the beaches, you’re expecting temperatures in the mid 20s,” he said.
“Out towards east of Vancouver, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, you’re easily into the upper 20s and near 30.”
Meanwhile, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a heat warning for much of B.C.’s Interior Wednesday.
The heat warning covers the Okanagan Valley, Fraser Canyon, South Thompson, Boundary, and West Kootenay regions, as temperatures are expected to hit between 35 and 38 degrees.
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“A building ridge of high pressure will bring elevated temperatures to BC interior regions today through Thursday. High temperatures will moderate towards seasonal values on Friday,” ECCC said in its statement.
“Heat affects everyone, but the risks are greater for: seniors, people who live alone, people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory disease, people with mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety, people with substance use disorders, people with limited mobility.
“Check on family, friends and neighbours, who are at higher risk, particularly if they live alone, to make sure they have a cool space. Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache, unusually dark urine) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies.”
The weather service explains that anyone working outside should seek shade and take regularly scheduled breaks.
“Never leave susceptible people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.”
