The Weatherhood app is indicating a mix of cloud, rain and wind for today, Tuesday, August 19, in the qathet region. However, the warm temperature of 18 degrees, then 19 degrees Celsius in the later afternoon, with high humidity, is creating a tropical-like outdoor atmosphere.
There is a 70 per cent chance of rain today, and winds up to 15 kilometres an hour. On Wednesday, August 20, the sun will peek out from behind the clouds, with a daytime temperature of 18 degrees and no precipitation in the forecast.
On Thursday, August 21, the temperature will rise to 26 degrees, with clear skies and no rain forecast. Friday, Saturday and Sunday the hot dry weather is expected to be back, with temperatures hitting more than 25 degrees.
According to the BC Wildfire Service provincial situation report, today, most of the province will see cloudy and cool conditions, with the potential for thunderstorms with heavy rain locally and strong wind gusts this afternoon.
"We are expecting more moisture for coastal regions on Tuesday with stronger winds gusting 50 to 60 kilometres at higher elevations,” stated the report. “Looking further into the week, a new high-pressure system will move in off the coast and be held in place by surrounding low-pressure areas, creating six to seven days of hot, dry weather.”
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) stated in a wildfire overview that 2025 is shaping up to be one of Canada's worst wildfire seasons on record.
"As of August 13, over 7.4 million hectares have burned. In the coming days, the 2025 season is expected to become the second worst on record in terms of area burned," stated ECCC. "This is also the third year in a row that Canada has experienced well-above-average wildfire activity, with only 2023 seeing more area burned."
ECCC explained that abnormally dry conditions, along with periods of hot and windy weather, have fuelled extreme fire danger from coast to coast. Some wildfires have grown very large, sending smoke across vast distances and reducing air quality for millions across North America.
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