Things are going to heat up a bit more later this week in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»and in the surrounding Metro municipalities.
Environment Canada has issued a that affects all of Metro Vancouver, including the following regions:
- central including the City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Burnaby and New Westminster
- North Shore including West Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»and North Vancouver
- northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
- southeast including Surrey and Langley
- southwest including Richmond and Delta
While Tuesday's forecast for the region calls for mainly sunny skies and a high of 24 C, 28 C inland, temperatures Thursday through Saturday are expected to pick up and rise 3 to 5 degrees Celsius compared to today, pushing them into the high 20's near the water to low 30's inland, according to the national weather agency.
The mini-heat wave is thanks to a strengthening ridge of high pressure heading our way.
Vancouver, however, will not see the highest temps in the region; those are expected in the Fraser Valley, Sea to Sky region, and inland Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Island, notes the Special weather statement.
Over on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Island, and on the Gulf Islands, locals in the agriculture sector are already feeling the pressure of ongoing hot, dry weather, and water has become a precious commodity.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»is already poised to surpass some previous-set records for the number of consecutive days without precipitation, and with temps over 21 C daily.
Environment Canada is also cautioning Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»residents to be aware of the perils of sustained high temperatures:
- Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps. fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
- The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
- Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.
