Special weather statement issued: Brief hot spell for Lower Mainland region

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Howe Sound: Brief Hot Spell for the Lower Mainland region.

A ridge of high pressure will build over southern BC this weekend with temperatures peaking on Sunday and then gradually declining as the week progresses.

Sunday will be the hottest day with daily maximum temperatures reaching the mid-30s, particularly in Howe Sound and the eastern Fraser Valley. Overnight temperatures will be in the high teens.

Temperatures on Monday will remain high, however weak inflow from the Pacific Ocean will prevent temperatures from reaching the values expected on Sunday.

A heat warning may be issued for the Lower Mainland region once there is increased confidence in the degree to which Monday's weak inflow will moderate the inland temperatures.

The public is advised to take measures to reduce their exposure to the heat:

• Stay cool and hydrated, particularly during the hottest period of the day from 1 to 5 p.m.
• Limit outdoor activity during the day to early morning and evening.
• Dress for the weather by wearing loose, light-weight clothing. Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
• Keep your home cool. Open windows, close shades or blinds, use an air conditioner and prepare meals that do not require an oven.
• Never leave children or pets alone in a parked car.

Find more tips on how to stay cool during extreme heat here. 

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.   https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc41

August 15, 2020