If you love the heat, it’s the day for you. Hot temperatures will peak Tuesday and cool down at the end of the week.
But temperatures are rising overall at a time when conditions are tinder-dry across much of the province.
“The fire danger rating for much of the province remains in the moderate range which isn’t bad for this time of year and that includes the Lower Mainland as well,” said 1130 NewsRadio Meteorologist Michael Kuss.
“But by the end of the week, we’ll see those conditions deteriorating to high, with hot, dry weather on the way for much of B.C. over the next three to four days.”
He adds B.C. is in the middle of a nine-day run of very hot weather.
“With the peak of the heat coming today, and lasting through Thursday, where, across the Lower Mainland, temperatures will top 30 degrees for much of the area with the exception of right on the coast. And there’s no sign of precipitation until at least Saturday.”
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In addition to the heat and wildfire risk, there’s also smoke moving in across the region.
“The potential is there for wildfire smoke to cycle down from the north and all the way from the northeast where the larger fires are burning, but most of that smoke will stay at higher elevations so although air quality is going to deteriorate slightly, it’s still going to be safe to be outside and breathing.”
Until things cool off, you are being reminded to keep an eye on any heat-related symptoms like dizziness, nausea, headaches, extreme thirst, and dark urine.
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You’re also being encouraged to check up on loved ones and neighbours — especially seniors, who may not have easy access to cool air and anyone who lives alone.
The forecast comes as the provincial government is pushing people to ease up on their water use, given current drought conditions.
Water, Land and Resource Minister Randene Neill says conserving water is a shared responsibility and Victoria is working with so-called heavy users to help them cut down.
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Neill says conservation efforts are especially important for fish populations, adding, voluntary reduction efforts can help maintain healthy stream flows, and in some places, residential use accounts for up to 70 per cent of consumption during the summer.
Water restrictions are in place in Metro Vancouver until mid-October.
