The burn is expected to last from Wednesday to Thursday in most places, according to Global News forecasters. In Metro Vancouver, East Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, the Fraser Valley and the Howe Sound region, residents can expect daytime highs of between 29 C and 35 C and around 27 C near the water. The hottest time of the day will be late afternoon to early evening, writes Environment Canada. A Global News graphic shows forecast daily highs in Metro Vancouver between Wed Aug 17 and Thu Aug 18, 2022. Global News In the Fraser Canyon, daytime highs could reach 40 C. In North and South Thompson, daytime highs of around 35 C are expected, with temperatures easing Friday morning. Story continues below ad
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Inland parts of the central and northern coasts are expected to reach daytime highs near 30C and overnight lows in the mid-teens. “Unsettled weather and potentially cooler temperatures are forecast from Friday as a series of disturbances move across the region,” Environment Canada said. 1:26 BC BC reports 16 heat-related deaths in recent heat wave BC reports 16 heat-related deaths in recent heat wave – August 9, 2022 The federal department warns residents to drink plenty of water and watch for heat symptoms, which include dizziness or fainting, nausea or vomiting, rapid breathing, excessive thirst and decreased urination with unusually dark urine. Online resources to protect yourself from the heat are available on the HealthLink BC website. The BC Coroner’s Office reported 16 suspicious heat-related deaths across the province during a heat wave between July 26 and August 3. The BC government recently released an extreme heat preparedness guide and launched a new BC Heat Alert and Response system to warn residents of upcoming extreme heat. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
