Thursday, March 28, 2024

It’s getting hot in here: Victoria’s forecast shows sunshine all week

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Dig out your best pair of shades, Victoria, because it’s about to get HOT.

Thankfully, the cool and wet temperatures aren’t going to last as the hot heat is coming back in full force for Victoria this week.

According to Environment Canada, a few clouds will linger around until late Tuesday before switching to nothing but sunshine on Wednesday, which will remain for the rest of the week.

Victoria is expected to hit highs of around 21˚C on Tuesday, but humidex values will make it feel more like 25˚C. Temperatures will continue to increase as the week moves along with Sunday reaching a high of 27˚C.

(Environment Canada)

If you have been feeling a little low on vitamin D, this week is for you.

Get outside, remember your SPF and take it all in.

Weather Contrast

Last month, in late June, marked one year since a “heat dome” sweltered in unprecedented temperatures across BC.

Temperatures began to soar past 40°C in many parts of the province on June 24th, 2021, leading the BC Coroner’s Service to investigate and find 619 heat-related deaths between June 25th and July 1st.

A coroner’s report released in June, Extreme Heat and Human Mortality: A Review of Heat-Related Deaths in BC in Summer 2021, found that the Island Health region accounted for 55, or 9% of deaths.

The extreme temperatures continued throughout the remainder of the summer prompting many changes in how the province handled the extreme heat,  including implementing a coordinated provincial heat alert and response system (HARS).

The BC HARS system, launched on June 6th, will issue a Broadcast Intrusive alert for extreme heat emergencies through the national public alerting system and aims to ensure people across the province stay safe during future heat events.

In addition, the City of Victoria introduced several new strategies to ensure public safety, including deploying a dozen misting stations. Found at key locations across town, select stations will be accompanied by shade tents, drinking water, and trained support staff.

The BC government is reminding people to keep themselves and others safe while pointing to its Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide, which shares tips on keeping cool, including taking cold showers and staying hydrated.

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