Humidex near 40°C expected before weekend cooling in Vancouver

Environment and Climate Change Canada forecast a high of 24°C in Vancouver on Friday, Aug. 21, rising to 31°C inland. Humidex values were forecast at 30°C in the city and 37°C inland, making conditions feel close to 40°C in parts of Metro Vancouver.

There is a 40 per cent chance of showers Friday night. Saturday carries a 60 per cent chance of showers and a risk of afternoon thunderstorms, with a forecast high of 21°C and a humidex of 25°C. Sunday is also expected to reach 21°C.

Warmer conditions may return Monday, with a high of 24°C in Vancouver and 27°C inland, before another possible cooling trend midweek. Hazy skies also remained over Vancouver.

Elsewhere in B.C., the Trail area reached 37.2°C on Aug. 20, surpassing its previous daily record of 36.7°C set in 1967.