A heat wave expected for Metro Vancouver this weekend has prompted a special weather statement from Environment Canada.
Temperatures will peak this weekend with maximums of at least 32 C expected in areas away from the water.
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Environment Canada says areas such as Abbotsford can expect to reach 31.4 C on Saturday and 32 C on Sunday. Daily temperature records are expected to be broken this weekend.
“Well now that we’re officially into summer, certainly it will feel like summer these next few days,” said Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga. “Yesterday was pleasantly warm. Today will be warmer and [it’s going to be] downright hot weather on the weekend, all across southern and central B.C. If you’re away from the ocean, high temperatures Saturday and Sunday will reach the low 30s and that will approach record highs for the date.”
Residents are urged to stay hydrated, seek out shade and wear protective clothing and hats to stay cool in the hot weather.
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The special weather statement includes
- City of Vancouver – including Burnaby and New Westminster
- Metro Vancouver – northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
- Metro Vancouver – southeast including Surrey and Langley
- Metro Vancouver – southwest including Richmond and Delta
- North Shore – including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
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“If you’re headed to the southern interior, [it will be] even hotter,” said Madryga. “By Sunday, readings in there could reach 37 degrees.”
Environment Canada says temperatures will begin to moderate on Monday as an onshore flow of cooler, marine air develops.
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