Heat warning issued for Nanaimo, Oceanside
NANAIMO — Here we go again, the mid-Island is heating up.
Environment Canada issued a heat warning for eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo and Oceanside, the Sunshine Coast and Gulf Islands on Tuesday, July 27. It will extend through until at least Sunday, July 31.
The warning indicates temperatures seven to ten degrees above normal are expected through the remainder of the week and into the upcoming B.C. Day long weekend.
“A building ridge of high pressure will lead to rising temperatures for the remainder of this week,” the warning read. “Daytime highs near 30 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows in the mid to upper teens are forecast [Wednesday] through Sunday morning with slightly cooler daytime temperatures expected near the water.”