Some areas in Metro Vancouver could feel like 34°C tomorrow | Daily Hive

'Unique' weather event could make some parts of Metro Vancouver feel like 34°C tomorrow

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Metro Vancouver is bracing for a very hot day tomorrow, which could see some areas feel warmer than 30°C.

Daily Hive previously reported on the upcoming warm weather; however, based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) latest forecast, it’s about to really heat up — for one day only.

We spoke with ECCC meteorologist Bobby Sekhon to learn more about Wednesday’s “unique” weather phenomenon.

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Sekhon noted that the possibility of highs feeling like 34°C inland is based on the humidex reading.

“It’s not really temperature, per se, but it’s more of how it might feel. Of course, that takes into account the temperature and the amount of moisture in the air,” explained Sekhon.

“Obviously, here in Metro Vancouver, we live in a fairly humid climate with the ocean so close by, and when we do see those temperatures getting close to 30 inland, we can expect to see humidex values climb to 34°C [possibly] for inland sections.”

Sekhon explained that the temperature difference between coastal and inland regions runs on a “gradient”.

“Your temperatures close to the… water are going to be generally your lower temperatures in the mid-20s. Then, as you go further from the coastline… places like Pitt Meadows into the Fraser Valley, parts of Surrey, these places will see temperatures get a little bit closer to that 30°C mark.”

While tomorrow will definitely be one of the hottest days the region has experienced so far this year, Sekhon noted that it won’t prompt any heat warnings.

ECCC’s coastal heat warning criteria require two consecutive days of 29°C or higher with an overnight low of at least 16°C. For inland sections, the threshold is slightly higher, with two consecutive daytime temperatures of 33°C or more, with lows of at least 17°C .

“[Wednesday] is going to be a unique event in the sense that it’s going to be one hot day and then already on Thursday, we’re going to see showers and temperatures drop right down to normal,” added Sekhon.

While it may be tempting to take a dip in a nearby lake or river, Sekhon is reminding folks to be cautious of fast-moving currents and cold water temperatures.

“That contrast between hot weather and cold water can sometimes lead to water shocks,” he said.

A better option may be Vancouver’s public pools, or hanging out at the beach (but don’t forget your sunscreen).

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