Environment Canada issues another heat warning for Metro Vancouver
Following a weekend heat warning, Environment Canada issued another weather statement for Metro Vancouver.
According to Environment Canada, the summertime heat will continue over much of the inner-south coast early this week.
On Monday, inland areas can will experience day-time highs of at least 28°C and some areas will feel as hot as 32°C.
The heat warning applies to the following areas:
- City of Vancouver – including Burnaby and New Westminster
- Metro Vancouver – northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
- Metro Vancouver – southeast including Surrey and Langley
- Metro Vancouver – southwest including Richmond and Delta
- North Shore – including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Some slightly cooler weather is in store beginning mid-week as an on-shore flow develops.
Temperatures will dip to 25°C, and the sunshine will continue through to the weekend.
Environment Canada
During heat waves, Environment Canada and Medical Health Officers are reminding Metro Vancouver residents to take the following precautions:
- Stay hydrated by drinking cold beverages (preferably water) irrespective of your activity intake. Don’t wait until you are thirsty.
- Keep cool
- Spending time in an air-conditioned facility (such as a shopping centre, library, community centre or restaurant) for at least several hours every day.
- Spending time in an air-conditioned facility (such as a shopping centre, library, community centre or restaurant) for at least several hours every day.
- Avoid sunburn, stay in the shade or use sunscreen with SPF 30 or more.
- NEVER leave children or pets alone in a parked car.
- Check in on others:
- People living alone are at high risk of severe heat-related illness. Check regularly on older people, those who are unable to leave their homes, and anyone who may not be spending at least several hours every day in air-conditioned places for signs of heat-related illness.
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