Vancouver's Bout to Be a Whole Vibe Check 🌡️🔥 (But Not in a Good Way)

The Deets

Yo, what's up, my dudes and dudettes? Big news for all you Vancouver peeps: Environment Canada just dropped a major truth bomb. A heat warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver, and it's gonna be a scorcher. The heat is gonna hit the inland and eastern sections of Metro Vancouver the hardest. We're talking central Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster. Those close to the water? You might catch a slight break because of the breeze. But like, it's still gonna be hot, fam.

Temps are expected to hit 33°C in some areas. And the northeastern and inland sections of the Lower Mainland, like the Fraser Valley and Hope, will be seeing some daily highs in the low 30s°C. Howe Sound, Whistler, Pemberton, east Vancouver Island and Inland Vancouver Island are expected to have temps around 30 C with overnight lows near 16 C for the next two days. The Fraser Canyon and South Thompson regions may experience temperatures up to 37 C with overnight lows between 18 C and 20 C.

This isn't just some random hot day. A whole ridge of high pressure is causing this, so it's gonna stick around for a bit. Forecasters say this spicy weather could be here through Tuesday, with a cool down slated to start on Wednesday. So make sure you're prepped!

And here's the tea: not everyone's gonna handle this heat the same. Seniors, people living solo, those with pre-existing conditions (like diabetes, heart issues, or breathing problems), and anyone dealing with mental health or substance use stuff are extra vulnerable. So, yeah, check on your grandma, check on your neighbors, check on your friends. We gotta look out for each other, ya feel?

What to do to keep it 100? Vibe in a cool spot, drink water like it's your job, and peep the early signs of heatstroke, which include feeling unwell, tired, thirsty, and having a headache or unusually dark urine. HealthLinkBC at 811 is there if you're stressing about the heat. Stay frosty, my kings and queens!