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Comox, BC

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HEAT WARNING

This is a heat warning. Elevated temperatures are expected and there is a moderate risk to public health. Where: East Vancouver Island When: Beginning today lasting through to early next week. Remarks: A building ridge of high pressure over the region will begin to usher in very high temperatures beginning today. Temperatures for daytime highs will be in the low 30's with evening lows near 16 degrees. Early next week the temperatures are expected to moderate but the timing is currently uncertain. Watch for the effects of heat illness: heavy sweating, rash, cramps, fainting, high body temperature and the worsening of some health conditions. Never leave susceptible people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. If you are in an overheated area, seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, splash pad, misting station, or air-conditioned spot like a public building. To get more information: - Check the local news for health and safety updates. - Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/heat-related-illness. - Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness. Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

In effect for:
  • East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River

Current ConditionsObserved at: Comox Airport

Clear

Clear

16°C

Wind:
NW 13 km/h
More details
Temperature:
15.9°C
Pressure:
102.3 kPa
Dew point:
6.6°C
Visibility:
32 km
Humidity:
54%
Date:
Observed at:
Comox Airport

ForecastForecast issued:

HEAT WARNING

This is a heat warning. Elevated temperatures are expected and there is a moderate risk to public health. Where: East Vancouver Island When: Beginning today lasting through to early next week. Remarks: A building ridge of high pressure over the region will begin to usher in very high temperatures beginning today. Temperatures for daytime highs will be in the low 30's with evening lows near 16 degrees. Early next week the temperatures are expected to moderate but the timing is currently uncertain. Watch for the effects of heat illness: heavy sweating, rash, cramps, fainting, high body temperature and the worsening of some health conditions. Never leave susceptible people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. If you are in an overheated area, seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, splash pad, misting station, or air-conditioned spot like a public building. To get more information: - Check the local news for health and safety updates. - Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/heat-related-illness. - Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness. Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

In effect for:
  • East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Sunny
Fri, 5 Jul
29°C
Sunny. Wind light except northwest 30 km/h near the Strait of Georgia in the afternoon. High 29. Humidex 32. UV index 8 or very high.
Night:Clear. Wind northwest 20 km/h except gusting to 50 near the Strait of Georgia. Low 15.
Sunny
Sat, 6 Jul
31°C
Sunny. High 31 except 27 near the water.
Night:Clear. Low 15.
Sunny
Sun, 7 Jul
31°C
Sunny. High 31 except 27 near the water.
Night:Clear. Low 17.
Sunny
Mon, 8 Jul
31°C
Sunny. High 31.
Night:Clear. Low 16.
Sunny
Tue, 9 Jul
30°C
Sunny. High 30.
Night:Clear. Low 16.
Sunny
Wed, 10 Jul
29°C
Sunny. High 29.
Normals:
Max22°C.Min12°C.
Sunrise:
5:20 PDT
Sunset:
21:29 PDT

Averages and extremes

Yesterday's Data

Max:
26.4°C
Min:
12.1°C

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