Summer heat is on its way, and with it comes a gentle reminder to stay safe amidst all that sunshine.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued special weather statements for much of the province, including the South Coast.

In Metro Vancouver, daytime highs are expected to reach the low 30s, and these warmer-than-average temperatures come with potential hazards. Inland areas will get hotter, while Vancouver stays a bit cooler by comparison, as per the official ECCC forecast for Vancouver:

But after months of cooler-than-usual temperatures, the sudden change could shock you, and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) shared a bulletin on Friday, June 24, reminding folks to prepare for the summer weather.

“The first high temperatures of the season can lead to some people overheating because they are not yet acclimatized to warmer weather,” said VCH.

Luckily, overnight temperatures are expected to drop to the “mid-teens,” so there will be relief from the heat at night.

This is not a heat warning, nor is it an extreme heat emergency like BC experienced last summer, and the sudden swing in temperatures could catch you off-guard if you’re not prepared.

Here are VCH’s tips for preparing for summer weather:

Monitor yourself and your family during warmer weather and look out for higher-risk people in your community, including:

During a medical emergency, you should call 911, using it responsibly to not overload the system.

If you are experiencing a less-urgent health issue, try using online tools, calling HealthLinkBC to speak to a nurse at 811, or going to an urgent care clinic.

For more information, VCH and The BC Centre of Disease Control (BCCDC) have information about the health impacts of heat plus ways to stay safe and cool.

Receive direct access to our top content, contests and perks.

Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source, established in 2008, that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. Copyright Ⓒ 2022 Buzz Connected Media Inc.