Weatherhood Local

BC Wildfire crews are assessing the size of the fires near Salmon Inlet

A chance of rain and continued thunderstorms continues Tuesday morning. Photographer John Preissl captured the lightning storm.

As of Aug. 25, the Town of Gibsons will increase water restrictions. Water consumption in June, July and August down from two previous years says director of infrastructure.

Delays impact efforts by Sunshine Coast Regional District staff to increase Chapman Water System supplies.

Knowing water usage needs to become as important as awareness of how much fuel remains in your vehicle or data is used by your cellphone, according to an SCRD water system briefing for the Coast's commercial sector.

With the Sunshine Coast under a multi-day heat warning that could last into Thursday – and as temperatures reach 30C at lower altitudes – the Sunshine Coast Regional District provided a mid-week water supply update for users.

As temperatures reach between 29C and 34C, air-conditioned spaces are opening their doors

Hourly rainfall data will eventually paint a picture of Gibsons climate

'We really need residents to conserve water at every opportunity, inside and outside the home': SCRD staff say if hot, dry weather persists, a move to Stage 4 restrictions may come by late August or early September. 

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