Tag: heat

Port Hardy sets new April 19 temperature record, Comox ties previous mark

As temperatures warmed ahead of summer, two Vancouver Island communities set new benchmarks for daily high temperatures. 

Above seasonal temperatures prompts special weather statement for East Vancouver Island

High temperatures across Eastern and Inland Vancouver Island have prompted Environment Canada to issue a warning about heat exposure. 

Several heat records broken or tied across Vancouver Island Sunday

High temperatures across the region this weekend led to multiple heat records being broken or tied in multiple Vancouver Island communities. 

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

Island Health says keep cool and check on vulnerable people during heat warning

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.

Prolonged hot weather prompts heat warning

Story by Sharon Vanhouwe, Vista Radio VICTORIA, B.C. - If the term “heat warning” is new to you, that’s because...

Scorching weather expected to end this week

If you're a fan of this recent heat wave that's been bursting thermometers in the Comox Valley and the...

Staying safe in the sun

Temperatures in the Comox Valley have been absolutely scorching this week, and believe it or not, it's expected to...
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