A late spring “heat event” has municipalities reminding residents how to keep their cool when the sun shines.

Starting Saturday (June 7) much of Vancouver Island and the south Coast will see higher than usual temperatures for this time of year, according to Environment Canada.

A ridge of high pressure is expected to bring temperatures in the high 20s to low 30s with overnight lows in the low to mid teens. High temperatures will persist into early next week.

Early season heat can be significant due to the lack of acclimatization to elevated temperatures, Environment Canada noted.

A special weather statement warns of higher-than-average temperatures for much of Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and beyond starting Saturday (June 7). Environment and Climate Change Canada

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