The heat of the weekend continues.
After an intense weekend of heat and sun, Environment Canada warns this “Early Season Heat Event” will continue into this week.
The special weather statement warns that this kind of heat so early in the spring can be particularly intense because of a lack of acclimatization.
“A ridge of high pressure is bringing high temperatures to the region,” reads Environment Canada’s special weather statement on the heat.
“Daytime highs are expected to be in the high 20’s to low 30’s [sic] with overnight lows in the low to mid teens. High temperatures will persist into the week in Howe Sound, Whistler and Pemberton, and inland regions of Vancouver Island.”
The national weather authority added that temperatures will cool on Tuesday.
According to Environment Canada, in heat events such as these, it is important to keep your house cool, block the sun by closing curtains or blinds and watch for the effects of heat illness.
Symptoms of heat illness usually include: heavy sweating, rash, cramps, fainting, high body temperature and the worsening of some health conditions.
“Fans alone cannot effectively lower core body temperature, especially for older adults,” warns Environment Canada.
“Use fans to pull in cooler air from outdoors, but if you or someone you care for is experiencing symptoms of heat illness, find a cooler space.”
The high for Monday, June 9th is expected to be a sweltering 25°C, with an overnight low reaching 12°C.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the daytime high will likely drop to around 22°C or 23°C, with Thursday bringing some reprieve from the heat, with a predicted high of 18°C.
Friday and the upcoming weekend are expected to have similar daytime highs at around 18°C or 19°C.
