In what seems like an almost regular occurrence this summer, Environment Canada has issued another heat wave warning for BC’s southern coast, including Greater Victoria.
According to Environment Canada, the “significant” heat wave is expected to ramp up on Wednesday evening and continue through until Sunday morning.
Temperatures and humidity is expected to reach 29 to 35 degrees Celsius during the day combined with elevated overnight temperature and overnight lows that will provide little relief at night nearing 16 degrees Celsius.
The heat wave will affect the Greater Victoria area, as well as Campbell River, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Nanaimo, East Vancouver Island and Inland Vancouver Island, as well as mainland Coastal areas.
Temperatures 🌡️ are on the rise for southern BC later this week, what are you doing to prepare?
Check out your local forecast: https://t.co/rfB7V2SAOl
Heat tips: https://t.co/v97bXBz8qQ pic.twitter.com/xag5ZEdooU
— ECCC Weather British Columbia (@ECCCWeatherBC) August 9, 2021
Environment Canada warns that these hotter than normal temperatures will increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.
To stay up-to-date and monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada visit here.
See more: 21 places in and around Victoria to stay cool during this week’s heatwave
To avoid heat-related illness, drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place. Check on older family, friends and neighbours and make sure they are cool and drink water. Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
