Pay attention to the weather when you go out
With the Canada Day long weekend just around the corner, aren't our friends in Vancouver ready to get ready to get out and play? But while you're excited, don't forget to keep an eye on the weather forecast.
The latest weather forecast shows that the weather in Vancouver this weekend can be described as a mixed bag. If you're planning an outdoor activity, you may need to put a little more thought into finding the best time to enjoy the sun.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the daytime temperature on Saturday, Sunday and Monday will stabilize at around 20°C, which is not too hot and not too cold, which is a good temperature for outdoor activities.
However, the weather is somewhat changeable, with forecasts suggesting cloudy skies on Saturday, but the clouds will gradually clear during the night, bringing a sunny Sunday. However, the good times will be short-lived, with rain on Sunday night and another cloudy day on Monday.
Temperatures can drop into the mid-teens at night, so don't forget to pack a thick jacket or sweater, whether you're camping in the wild or in the city. So far this summer, Metro Vancouver has been mild, in line with the forecast from the Federal Weather Agency of Canada earlier this month.
Compared to the rest of the country, the BC South Coast is probably the only place where climate models predict it will be cooler and wetter than usual.
However, don't take it lightly, the BC Forensic Services issued the latest warning today.
11 people died in B.C. last summer
Residents need to be prepared this year
Last summer, 11 people died in B.C. due to heat, and the Provincial Forensic Service is reminding everyone to be extra cautious as they head into the hottest season.
According to the latest data, all these deaths occurred between May and August, with 80% of these deaths concentrated in July and August.
Two-thirds of those who died from heat were over 60 years old, and nearly three-quarters were men. During the heatwave event between June and July 2021, 619 people were killed in B.C. due to heatwaves, the deadliest weather event in Canadian history.
At the time, temperatures soared above 40°C in parts of B.C. and even approached 50°C in Litton.
Of last summer's heat deaths, five were inland, four on Vancouver Island and two in the Fraser Valley. The Provincial Forensic Service stressed that high temperatures can lead to serious health consequences, especially for the elderly, people with disabilities, residents of low-income communities, and people living alone.
In order to cope with the hot weather in the future, the Provincial Forensic Service Office advises residents to pay more attention to their family and friends during the high temperature, especially those who live alone; Maintain adequate water intake; Go to cool public places such as community centers, libraries, and shopping malls when there is no air conditioning at home; Never leave children or pets alone in a parked car.
Last year, the B.C. government, through the provincial hydroelectric company, provided $10 million to provide up to 8,000 free air conditioning units to vulnerable and low-income residents. This measure was implemented in accordance with one of the key recommendations of the Death Review Team. Eligible BC residents can apply for these free portable air conditioners through the BC Hydro website.
This summer, although the weather on B.C.'s south coast is expected to be cooler than usual, extreme heat can still pose serious health risks. Let's prepare together to get through this summer safely.