Heat Wave To Hit The Province

It felt like summer would never get here but we can put those concerns to rest. The summer solstice arrived Tuesday morning at 2:14 a.m. and the heat arrives today.

It felt like summer would never get here but we can put those concerns to rest. The summer solstice arrived Tuesday morning at 2:14 a.m. and the heat arrives today.

After a long, chilly and wet spring we finally get the weather we’ve been waiting for – sunny, dry and hot.

Temperatures will soar into the weekend, with highs in the mid-to-high 20s and overnight lows hanging around the mid-teens.

As we think back to a year ago when we were dealing with an unwelcome and uncharacteristic heat dome, we can dial down the concerns with this normal summer heatwave.

That being said, precautions still need to be taken; don’t spend too much time out in the heat, stay hydrated, use sun protection, check in on older family members and keep a keen eye on children.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has released special weather statements over most of British Columbia, including for Greater Victoria, East Vancouver Island and Inland Vancouver Island.

Some areas of Vancouver Island and the mainland will see daytime highs hitting the 30s, but overall we’ll be 10 to 15 degrees cooler than what the intense heat dome brought on last summer.

This upcoming heatwave will also be short in duration and won’t get stuck over the province.