All time high temperature records set in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Comox and Bella Coola
Vancouver, B.C. – All time temperature records tumbled in Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Comox, Bella Coola and Terrace remained just 0.1 Celsius below the previous record set in 1941.
Metro Vancouver smashed the August 9, 1960 record of 33.3 Celcius by inching up to 33.8 Wednesday evening. Humidex was measured at 38 – it is a measure of how hot it actually feels and combines the values of temperature and humidity.
Environment Canada said several other areas set temperature records for July 29.
The agency also warned that relief is not imminent for those cooking in record heat across much of B.C. Hot weather is expected to continue because there is not much change in atmospheric conditions.
Metro Vancouver records have been kept since 1937.
Fraser Valley, as measured at Abbotsford Airport, smashed the July 11, 2007 record temperature of 37.9 by reaching 38 Celsius.
Vancouver Island at Comox Airport recorded a record temperature of 35.2 to break the previous record of 34.4 set on July 11, 1961.
Bella Coola smashed the August 7 1930 record of 37.8 by reaching 41.2 Celsius. Records have been kept there since 1895.
And Terrace was inching towards topping the July 15, 1941 record of 37.2. Terrace was at 37.1.
Special warnings are in effect for these hot days and people are being warned to be careful with their health. Air quality readings have deteriorated and may cause problems with people with underlying conditions such as Asthma or heart issues.
People are being advised to keep themselves hydrated, not to be careless with tinder dry forests and to remain indoors if they experience irritation or symptoms because of air quality.
- Vancouverite News Service, VNS.
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